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High drug costs: PBM reforms in Congress may have only 'modest' effect at best

By Michael Popke

While Congress moves closer to pharmacy benefit manager reform with new legislation pending, "achieving large reductions in prescription drug costs" will require a different approach, says the Brookings Institution.

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September 15, 2023

'Severe' prescription drug shortage: Governors urge Congress to take action

As the U.S. struggles with the shortages, a group of Republican governors wrote a letter to Congressional leaders, citing shortfalls of critical meds like amoxicillin and called for added transparency in the pharmaceutical supply chain.

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September 15, 2023

Walgreens expands push into primary care with new Pearl Health partnership

The pharmacy chain continues to expand its reach with more regions and patients by allowing tech firm Pearl Health – which operates in 29 states – to help primary care physicians manage value-based care.

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September 14, 2023

Humana sues feds over new Medicare 'clawback' rule that could cost insurers $47B

The insurer - the second-largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans in the U.S. - is fighting back against a rule finalized earlier this year to recoup overpayments in the popular retiree health plan.

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September 14, 2023

Dr. ChatGPT: How accurate are the new AI tools with medical capabilities?

There are still many questions about how to integrate artificial intelligence into health care systems, however, the race is on: The Mayo Clinic is integrating a chatbot into its system.

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September 13, 2023

IRS' 2024 'affordable' health plan threshold: Employers may need to lower premiums

For employers that set their employee premium costs last year right at the ACA affordability threshold, their plans will no longer be affordable if they charge employees the same amount in 2024 as they did in 2023.

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September 13, 2023

CDC recommends new COVID boosters for all: But who will pay for it?

Everyone over the age of 6 months should get the latest COVID-19 booster, a CDC panel recommended Tuesday, which legally obligates commercial insurance coverage of adult vaccines.

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September 13, 2023

Helping your client maximize their mental health benefits

In today's fast-paced and demanding work environment, employee wellbeing has become a key focus for companies, and brokers play a crucial role in advocating and facilitating those mental health benefits.

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High drug costs: PBM reforms in Congress may have only 'modest' effect at best

Looking 'AHEAD': CMS rolls out ambitious new primary care program for 8 states

Education & Communication: BenefitsPRO LUMINARIES 2023 Honorees

Recommended Just For You

Consumer Driven Health Care Stories

'Severe' prescription drug shortage: Governors urge Congress to take action

Walgreens expands push into primary care with new Pearl Health partnership

Humana sues feds over new Medicare 'clawback' rule that could cost insurers $47B

Dr. ChatGPT: How accurate are the new AI tools with medical capabilities?

IRS' 2024 'affordable' health plan threshold: Employers may need to lower premiums

CDC recommends new COVID boosters for all: But who will pay for it?

Helping your client maximize their mental health benefits