by Derek Monson | Dec 1, 2020
PBMs and your prescription drug bill Written by “The key to lowering drug costs,” says Michelle Mack, director of state affairs for the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA), “is increasing competition and not imposing laws or regulations that can...
by Derek Monson | Nov 20, 2020
Be thankful for free markets Written by Derek Monson As we approach Thanksgiving, during a spiking pandemic, Americans still have much to be grateful for in the arena of their health. One of those things is the U.S. prescription drug market, which is driving...
by Derek Monson | Nov 13, 2020
Balancing costs with the right drug, at the right time Written by Derek Monson “Treating patients with the right drug at the right time is always the priority,” say Chad Westover, CEO of University of Utah Health Plans. But cost is also important, which is...
by Derek Monson | Nov 6, 2020
Prescription Drug Q&A: Reducing the cost of prescription drugs Written by Derek Monson “As any economist will tell you, when you give away healthcare for free, costs tend to accelerate faster than you would like,” says William S. Smith, Ph.D., visiting...
by Derek Monson | Oct 30, 2020
Despite polarizing presidential election, consensus is growing behind healthcare price transparency Written by Derek Monson Election Day 2020 will mark the end of a divisive election season (or the beginning of the end, depending on how long vote counting...
