Medicare Part D Protected Classes Targeted in Last-Minute Payment Demo Update
Executive Summary
If not reversed by the Biden Administration, demo program that puts plans at increased risk in catastrophic phase would also enhance negotiating leverage for drugs in the protected classes.
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