ACO Success Depends On Optimal Medication Management – NPC
Executive Summary
A recent article funded by the National Pharmaceutical Council asserts that the success of value-based health care delivery models such as accountable care organizations will require viewing pharmaceuticals as a tool that can reduce total costs and improve quality, rather than a siloed expense.
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