Humana Jumps In: Medicare Part B Step Therapy Program Includes Cancer Drugs
Executive Summary
Biopharma manufacturers view implementation of management tool in Medicare Advantage plans with concern, urge US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to withdraw permission for use of step therapy for Part B drugs.
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