Search results for "Drug costs"
Studies, CMS look at lowering prescription prices
Even as Medicare seeks to negotiate down the costs of 10 prescription drugs, researchers are examining the effectiveness of existing private programs to provide lower drug costs and copays.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/05/1.htm
5 Sep 2023
Factoring drug costs into diabetes decisions
A sizable number of patients with diabetes do not consistently fill their prescriptions or take less than the prescribed amount due to costs, but there are ways to make it easier on a patient's pocketbook.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/05/factoring-drug-costs-into-diabetes-decisions.htm
1 May 2022
ACP recommends policies to curb prescription drug costs
Transparency in pricing, cost, and comparative value and elimination of restrictions on using quality-adjusted life-years in comparative effectiveness research are 2 of the recommendations.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/29/2.htm
29 Mar 2016
ACP's prescription for rising drug costs
ACP has 4 concrete proposals to address rising prescription drug prices: regulating and negotiating prices, enhancing transparency, increasing competition, and considering value.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2016/05/washington.htm
1 May 2016
Research looks at out-of-pocket prescription costs
One study evaluated the effect of real-time pop-up recommendations for lower-priced prescription alternatives, while a second study modeled capping monthly expenses and shifting the patients' savings back to the insurance plan.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/20/2.htm
20 Sep 2022
Looking at LARCs in primary care
This issue includes stories on long-acting reversible contraceptives, medications for type 2 diabetes, and issues affecting the elderly.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/05/editors-note.htm
1 May 2022
ACP calls for increased competition in prescription drug market
The new policy paper is the third installment of a series. Previous papers have offered recommendations related to public health programs and pharmacy benefit managers.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/15/6.htm
15 Sep 2020
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2020/01/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jan 2020
ACP issues policy recommendations to cut rising costs of prescription drugs
ACP called for increased transparency, lower out-of-pocket costs for patients, and improved access to affordable medications.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/12/1.htm
12 Nov 2019
8 ways that members can guide College activities
ACP's members can meet the challenges of today's world by becoming more involved in their local chapters, serving on national committees, or running for leadership positions within the national organization.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2017/03/presidents.htm
1 Mar 2017