Medical Benefit, Hospital Drugs Exempt From Detailed Cost, Coverage Reporting In Final Rule
Executive Summary
The most detailed US reporting requirements regarding prescription drug costs and coverage will target medicines reimbursed under the retail pharmacy benefit.
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