Life In The Donut Hole: OIG Offers Glimpse Into Part D Prescription Habits
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
In a study of Medicare Part D beneficiaries who entered the coverage gap and had no financial assistance, the HHS Office of Inspector General finds 69 percent decreased the number of drugs purchased.
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