Patricia Salber, MD, MBA, of The Doctor Weighs In, interviewed James D. Chambers, PhD, to discuss his findings on the impact of formulary drug exclusion policies.
In August, The American Journal of Managed Care published a study from Tufts Medical Center researchers, who analyzed findings from 26 studies to determine how drug exclusion policies affect patients and healthcare costs. They found that in most cases, exclusion policies work.
Patricia Salber, MD, MBA, of The Doctor Weighs In, interviewed the lead author, James D. Chambers, PhD, to discuss his findings further.
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