New Insurance Marketplaces Won’t ‘Move The Needle’ Near-Term For Pharma Economics – An Interview With Booz & Co.
Executive Summary
Jan. 1, 2014, the date insurance coverage expansion begins, is a key marker in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, but experts, including Booz & Co. partners Elizabeth Powers and Greg Rotz say it isn’t likely to have a big near-term impact on drug manufacturers. Initial enrollment into health insurance exchanges and expanded Medicaid programs is expected to be limited, benefit plan designs are still unknown, and many uncertainties remain.
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