Challengers of The Status Quo In Primary Care — More Consolidation and Private Equity Ownership
March 15th 2023This part of the month's cover story series features private equity and how it's coming for primary care. Jane Zhu, M.D., M.P.P., of Oregon Health & Science University shares that private equity takes advantage of economies of scale to make things more streamlined, then move onto the next market or specialty. This months cover story shines a light on the companies, trends and ideas that are shaking things up and reshaping the contour of how healthcare is paid for and delivered.
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Digital Tools, New Standards Will Change Healthcare and Pharmacy Access
September 13th 2021Government regulations are designed to encourage data fluidity in healthcare, which could "radically empower" consumers, said Kim Diehl-Boyd, CoverMyMeds vice president of industry relations and government affairs, at the 2021 Annual National Conference of the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute.
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Generic Drug Price Tags: Too High. And Too Low. Competition Can Help Create an In-Between.
July 13th 2021Low prices and some gaming of regulations can drive out competitors and create monopolies that allow generic makers to jack up their prices. Experience has shown that it often takes multiple generics to achieve the promised-for downward pressure on prices.
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Best Practices for Specialty Pharmacy Management of Multiple Sclerosis
October 20th 2020William Trombatt and James Adams of AllianceRx Walgreens Prime discussed specialty pharmacy for people with MS at PBMI Specialty Rx Forum last week. The need for "higher touch" programs is important for people with MS, said Adams.
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