Washington, D.C.-A program to post comparative drug prices offered by competing Medicare discount cards drew complaints and criticism from sponsors and seniors as the program tried to get going in recent weeks. The price data was so unclear that HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson urged Medicare beneficiaries to wait for prices to shake out during the first month before signing up for a card, which seniors were able to do as of June 1.
DC Roundtable: Patrick Cooney of The Federal Group Drops the Latest on PBM Legislation in Washington
April 11th 2024In this episode of "DC Roundtable," Peter Wehrwein, managing editor of Managed Healthcare Executive, spoke with Patrick Cooney, president of The Federal Group, a lobbying and strategic planning firm in Washington, D.C., about recent developments in Washington concerning PBMs.
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