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'It's payback time!' Community pharmacies unite to fight PBMs over 'junk' fees

By Alan Goforth

The National Community Pharmacists Association, which represents 19,400 independent pharmacies, has formed Trust LLC to investigate the use of direct and indirect remuneration fees they are being charged by PBMs.

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October 16, 2023

The new normal? Watch for a surge of COVID, flu and RSV infections every fall unless ...

Last year's "triple-demic" marked the beginning of a confluence of respiratory infections that began to fill hospitals, which is why Biden has awarded companies $1 billion to develop COVID vaccines that provide longer protection.

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October 16, 2023

Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, facing $3.3B in debt and opioid lawsuits

On Sunday, the pharmacy chain announced that it has filed for bankruptcy and obtained $3.45 billion in fresh financing as it carries out a restructuring plan while coping with falling sales and opioid-related lawsuits.

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October 13, 2023

New CMS sepsis rule ups the ante for hospitals, linking payments to prevention

In an attempt by the Biden administration to help reduce sepsis-caused deaths, a specific treatment regimen must be followed for all patients with suspected sepsis, otherwise hospitals could lose funding.

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October 13, 2023

Nonprofit hospitals facing Sen. Sanders scrutiny: Where's the charity care?

This week, Sen. Bernie Sanders released a report calling on Congress and the IRS to strengthen oversight of these hospitals' tax-exempt status, however, the American Hospital Association said report is "off base."

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October 12, 2023

Location, location, location: Hospital markups on biologic meds 'double' the costs

Hospitals are marking up the prices for biologic medicines more than physician offices, particularly for "innovator biologics" that have clinically equivalent (and lower cost alternatives) on the market, says a new report.

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October 12, 2023

HSA vs FSA: Help employees find the best fit during open enrollment

By tailoring your communications and education during open enrollment, you can help employees choose the benefits that will best meet their needs throughout the coming year.

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October 12, 2023

Hot self-funding takes from SIIA's 2023 National Conference

Speakers at SIIA's recent national conference in Phoenix had a lot to say about self-funding strategies, the Gag Clause Prohibition, artificial intelligence and the fututure of employee benefits and health care.

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'It's payback time!' Community pharmacies unite to fight PBMs over 'junk' fees

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The new normal? Watch for a surge of COVID, flu and RSV infections every fall unless ...

Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, facing $3.3B in debt and opioid lawsuits

New CMS sepsis rule ups the ante for hospitals, linking payments to prevention

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HSA vs FSA: Help employees find the best fit during open enrollment

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