Capping Off The Rebate Debate: Will 2019 Price Push End With Co-Pay Cap?
Executive Summary
The pharmaceutical industry and its strongest critics have long agreed on one thing: Medicare Part D would be improved if there was a cap on spending by beneficiaries. Now, there is an unlikely path that may make it surprisingly easy to get it done.
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