Bum Steer: Long Term Care Pharmacies Take CMS to Court Over "Steering"
This article was originally published in RPM Report
Executive Summary
Nursing home pharmacy providers finally have some advocates: a First Amendment law firm is suing CMS on their behalf. Providers want to be able to recommend specific Part D plans to their patients. A victory would have a big impact on Part D formularies.
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