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Why the FTC is looking at pharmacy benefit managers and their role in drug pricing

by Kimberly Adams
Jul 11, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission says companies like CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and OptumRx are artificially driving up prices for medications.
The Federal Trade Commission says companies like CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and OptumRx are artificially driving up prices for medications.
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With the new year comes new, higher prescription costs

by Kristin Schwab
Jan 2, 2024
You likely know how much these drug price increases will affect you until you get to the pharmacy counter.
"January is the hotbed of prescription drug pricing changes," said Antonio Ciaccia, president of 3 Axis Advisors.
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Which products — and people — are left out of the FSA bonanza?

by Stephanie Hughes
Dec 28, 2022
The end-of-year deadline often means a rush to buy eligible items, like thermometers, pain relievers and feminine hygiene products.
Feminine hygiene products, like tampons, became FSA-eligible in 2020.
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Democrats reach deal aimed at cutting drug prices for seniors

by Amanda Peacher
Nov 3, 2021
The limited plan would, for the first time, give Medicare the power to negotiate prices directly with pharmaceutical companies.
Medicare Advantage plans are becoming more and more popular, but what exactly do they entail? We got the details from Dr. Fred Hyde, an independent consultant in health care finance and adjunct professor at Georgetown University.
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