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Holding pharmacy benefit managers accountable

PhRMA

If policymakers are serious about addressing high out-of-pocket costs for patients, they should start by taking steps to finally hold pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) accountable. State legislative sessions across the country are in full swing, and many state officials have made lowering the cost of medicine for patients a top priority.

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Slideshow: Pharmacists’ Ability to Improve Patient Care in Cancer Medication Management Services

Drug Topics

In 4 posters presented at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association Annual Conference 2024, researchers addressed pharmacists’ role in managing patients’ anticancer medications.

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CMS unveils managed care rule, refutes nursing home rule complaints

Fierce Healthcare

Medicaid managed care plans and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will be subject to new wait time standards and quality ratings requirements, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid S | CMS defended implementing stronger rules over nursing home staffing as well as explained its thoughts behind Medicaid access and managed care rules.

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Stopping pharmacy benefit managers from “gaming the system”

PhRMA

Doing so starts with stopping pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from taking advantage of the health system and patients. People around the country say they are paying too much for their prescription medicines. State policymakers could help address this problem now.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support.

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Focus On Obesity Management Before Addressing Comorbidities

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The latest guidelines advise managing obesity first, then treating a patient’s other conditions to produce optimal outcomes.

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Mobile Apps for Medication Management

Drug Topics

Pharmacists and patients can utilize mobile apps to help manage medications.

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