Consistent with previous "Big Three" opioid distributor agreements, the settlements require 85% of the funds be allocated to programs that address the ongoing opioid crisis through treatment, education and prevention efforts.

On Monday, Xavier Becerra, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, sent a letter to state governors asking them to stop cancelling coverage of people dropped for not returning proper paperwork.

We recently caught up with Mark Campbell, vice president at RxBenefits, to discuss the current state of specialty medications, key strategies for benefits advisors and employers, and what to expect in the second half of 2023 and beyond.