Medicare Part D Cost Sharing Rule Will Save Manufacturers Nearly $17bn
Executive Summary
Despite objections from pharmacy benefit managers and insurers, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services moves ahead with rule to transfer concessions directly to beneficiaries.
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