HHS Raises Profile In Drug Costs Discussion
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
On Nov. 20, HHS will host a day-long forum on pharmaceuticals, including a look at high-cost specialty drugs and innovative purchasing strategies.
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