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John Marchica

Episode 38: Our Take December-Part 2

Dec 13, 2018

Episode Summary

In this episode, John gives his insight on recent developments on one of this year’s trending healthcare topics, pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) and pharmaceutical rebates.

Episode Notes

In this episode, John gives his insight on recent developments on one of this year’s trending healthcare topics, pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) and pharmaceutical rebates.

  • CVS announced that it is launching a new pharmacy benefits plan that returns 100 percent of drug rebates to its clients. In a statement, CVS said its new Guaranteed Net Cost pricing model “more closely aligns PBM incentives with plan sponsors’ objectives” by offering more predictability and transparency.

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