The Growing Cost of Specialty Pharmacy-Is it Sustainable?
February 18th 2013We only have to take a brief look back to see that 10 years ago, most specialty drugs were injectable agents used to treat conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and growth disorders. Today, the list of agents that is considered specialty includes many oral drugs and even some inhaled agents. In just more than 2 decades, the specialty drug market place has grown substantially.
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HIX Updates: Mississippi Denied, Utah Seeks Partnership with Feds
February 11th 2013The implementation of health insurance exchanges (HIX) is one that contains a plethora of variables. While more than 30 states have opted to allow the federal government to take control of their HIX, other states, such as Mississippi and Utah, continue to seek ways to implement the exchange without ceding total control.
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