Closed Formularies In Medicaid: Biden Orders Review Of Trump-Era Demonstrations, Waivers
Executive Summary
Tennessee Medicaid demonstration approved by the Trump Administration and involving capped federal spending will likely be in the cross hairs of the federal agency review and possible withdrawal ordered by President Biden. But it's unclear whether the new Administration will also object to the demonstration's closed formulary.
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