Generic Utilization, Formulary Compliance Get Boost From e-Prescribing Incentives In Some Part D Plans, OIG Finds
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Medicare Part D plan sponsors that track the results of their electronic prescribing initiatives report a positive influence on prescribing behavior, but many don't measure outcomes.
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