Some Medicare Drug Card Sponsors May Drop Out In 2005, CMS’ McClellan Predicts
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Because some sponsors will be better at getting large drug discounts and providing services, some cards may be less popular with beneficiaries and may decide not to renew contracts with Medicare, McClellan says.
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