Medicaid ‘Price Verification’ Audit Proposal Aims To Promote Cell, Gene Therapy Rebate Concessions
Executive Summary
CMS proposed rule impact may be ‘modest’ but is framed as ensuring patient access to cutting edge treatments by helping to control Medicaid spending. Biden administration initiative also aims to address misclassification of brand drugs, duplicative 340B discounts, and PBM spread pricing.
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