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The ABC’s (and D) of Medicare – Plus the Six Protected Drug Categories in Med D | pharmamanagedcare
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The evolving healthcare and pharmaceutical managed care market place. Fascinated by the changing healthcare environment every day! October 27, 2012. The ABC’s (and D) of Medicare – Plus the Six Protected Drug Categories in Med D. The ABC’s (and D) of Medicare – Plus the Six Protected Drug Categories in Med D. Medicare Part B covers outpatient care, doctor’s services, physical/occupational therapists, and additionally, home health care. Most people have to pay a premium for Part B services. In addition, t...
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Making the Case for Paying the High Cost of Orphan Drugs | pharmamanagedcare
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The evolving healthcare and pharmaceutical managed care market place. Fascinated by the changing healthcare environment every day! May 28, 2013. Making the Case for Paying the High Cost of Orphan Drugs. Making the Case for Paying the High Cost of Orphan Drugs. What exactly is an orphan drug, and why are they so expensive? Some orphan drugs are “ultra-orphan” meaning the patient population is less than 6,000 in some disease states, and as low as 600 in others! But how would you feel if your child suffered...
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The evolving healthcare and pharmaceutical managed care market place. Making the Case for Paying the High Cost of Orphan Drugs. May 28, 2013. What exactly is an orphan drug, and why are they so expensive? According to the FDA, orphan drug status “is given to drugs and biologics which are defined as those intended for the safe and effective treatment, diagnosis or prevention of rare diseases/disorders that affect fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S., or that affect […]. Continue Reading →. May 18, 2013.
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WHAT VACCINATIONS DO ADULTS NEED? | pharmamanagedcare
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The evolving healthcare and pharmaceutical managed care market place. Fascinated by the changing healthcare environment every day! October 20, 2012. WHAT VACCINATIONS DO ADULTS NEED? WHAT VACCINATIONS DO ADULTS NEED? Immunizations are not just for children! A typical adult might need all of the following vaccinations:. Seasonal influenza vaccine (the flu shot). Shingles vaccine – the CDC recommends it for adults 60 years and older; see. WHAT IS A SHINGLES VACCINE AND WHO NEEDS ONE? Pneumococcal vaccine &...
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ARE GENERIC OR OTC DRUGS REALLY JUST AS GOOD AS THEIR BRANDED COUNTER-PARTS? | pharmamanagedcare
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The evolving healthcare and pharmaceutical managed care market place. Fascinated by the changing healthcare environment every day! November 17, 2012. ARE GENERIC OR OTC DRUGS REALLY JUST AS GOOD AS THEIR BRANDED COUNTER-PARTS? ARE GENERIC OR OTC DRUGS REALLY JUST AS GOOD AS THEIR BRANDED COUNTER-PARTS? Great news for the consumer, not so great news for the pharmaceutical industry. Facts from the FDA website:. 2 FACT: Research shows that generics work just as well as brand name drugs. Generic manufacturer...
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Should You Get a Flu Shot This Year? | pharmamanagedcare
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The evolving healthcare and pharmaceutical managed care market place. Fascinated by the changing healthcare environment every day! October 17, 2012. Should You Get a Flu Shot This Year? Should You Get a Flu Shot This Year? Do you really need the flu shot? As stated above, flu shots are tremendously available – that’s one huge benefit! Sadly, there were some well-publicized studies linking Thimersol to autism; Thimersol was used as a preservative in children’s vaccines at one time. Since then th...Flu sho...
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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month!! | pharmamanagedcare
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The evolving healthcare and pharmaceutical managed care market place. Fascinated by the changing healthcare environment every day! May 18, 2013. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month! May is National Mental Health Awareness Month! But there are some things you can do to encourage good mental health. According the the Mental Health Alliance there are four pathways to obtaining and maintaining mental health “wellness” and they are:. 8220;A healthy diet:. Improves your ability to learn. Avoids exces...
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PAYER SECRETS: Managing The Drug Spend On The Medical Benefit! | pharmamanagedcare
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The evolving healthcare and pharmaceutical managed care market place. Fascinated by the changing healthcare environment every day! October 27, 2012. PAYER SECRETS: Managing The Drug Spend On The Medical Benefit! PAYER SECRETS: Managing The Drug Spend On The Medical Benefit! Everyone knows how the pharmaceutical benefit works; there is a published formulary with two to three copayment tiers:. The 1st tier is generally for generic drugs with a copayment of $5-$10. How then, do you suppose Payers can actual...
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