Drug Channels News Roundup, November 2023: My $0.02 on Express Scripts’ Cost-Based Pricing, Mark Cuban vs. PBMs, Dual-WAC Strategies, Pharmacy Shakeout, and Adam vs. Rocky
www.drugchannels.net/2023/11/drug-channels-news-roundup-november.html
Nov 28, 2023
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Top 10 Healthcare Industry Predictions For 2024
www.forbes.com/sites/sachinjain/2023/11/28/top-10-healthcare-industry-predictions-for-2024/?sh=64dd09b66126
Nov 28, 2023
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Let’s Talk About Obesity Drugs | Out-Of-Pocket
www.outofpocket.health/p/lets-talk-about-obesity-drugs
Nov 28, 2023
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Opinion | Elizabeth Warren Has an ObamaCare Epiphany
www.wsj.com/articles/obamacare-medical-loss-ratio-elizabeth-warren-mike-braun-letter-healthcare-pbm-af77e284?st=353wj51rzfr2sy5&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
Nov 27, 2023
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Trends in Proportion of Medicare Part D Claims Subject to 340B Discounts, 2013-2020
jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2811898?utm_source=silverchair&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=article_alert-jamanetworkopen&utm_content=wklyforyou&utm_term=111723?adv=
Nov 20, 2023
Two key findings in this new paper about 340B contract pharmacy:
www.linkedin.com/posts/deborah-williams-62003010_trends-in-proportion-of-medicare-part-d-claims-activity-7132447472550887424-pxyU/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Nov 20, 2023
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Details emerge of surprise board coup that ousted CEO Sam Altman at OpenAI
arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/11/report-sutskever-led-board-coup-at-openai-that-ousted-altman-over-ai-safety-concerns/
Nov 18, 2023
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These Are The People That Fired OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
www.forbes.com/sites/alexkonrad/2023/11/17/these-are-the-people-that-fired-openai-ceo-sam-altman/?sh=182553014ae9
Nov 18, 2023
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Sam Altman Is Out at OpenAI; Mira Murati Will Be Interim CEO
www.wsj.com/tech/sam-altman-departs-open-ai-mira-murati-interim-ceo-41f6d51e?mod=hp_lead_pos1
Nov 18, 2023
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Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence | The White House
www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence/
Nov 17, 2023
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OpenAI announces leadership transition
openai.com/blog/openai-announces-leadership-transition
Nov 17, 2023
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Figure 6: Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Off-Invoice Discounts, Rebates, and Price Concessions, 2008-2022 • The Aspen Institute Economic Strategy Group
www.economicstrategygroup.org/publication/figure-6-pharmaceutical-manufacturers-off-invoice-discounts-rebates-and-price-concessions-2008-2022/
Nov 17, 2023
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Figure 2: Share of Federal Outlays by Category, 2019 • The Aspen Institute Economic Strategy Group
www.economicstrategygroup.org/publication/figure-2-share-of-federal-outlays-by-category-2019/
Nov 17, 2023
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58% of all Employer Health Plans in the U.S. are Self-Funded. 42%
www.linkedin.com/posts/seanglavin_58-of-all-employer-health-plans-in-the-us-activity-7131278050343694340-EFRm/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Nov 17, 2023
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Cigna Follows Mark Cuban’s Lead to Make Drug Prices Simpler
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-14/cigna-ci-follows-mark-cuban-s-lead-to-make-drug-prices-simpler?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTY5OTk3NDIwNSwiZXhwIjoxNzAwNTc5MDA1LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTNDMxTUJUMEcxS1cwMSIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUJDOTdEOTQ3MTg0OUExQkQ4MjIyN0MwMzJCRDQ4MiJ9.EedOqh_2JmkQl-PO8ULMlg6-GMCec6042tZ4uHRu6nE&sref=d76K8I5l
Nov 14, 2023
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Green Card Backlog Costs Economy Trillions in Gains, Report Says
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/green-card-backlog-costs-economy-trillions-in-gains-report-says
Nov 14, 2023
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CVS’ Karen Lynch has plans for Oak Street Health, AI
www.modernhealthcare.com/finance/cvs-health-ceo-karen-lynch-ai-oak-street-health-investments
Nov 13, 2023
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Third Circuit Ruling Allows Restrictions on 340B Contract Pharmacies
www.bassberry.com/news/third-circuit-ruling-allows-restrictions-on-340b-contract-pharmacies/
Nov 9, 2023
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Court Guts 340B Program “Patient” Definition, Opening Door to More 340B Use
www.bassberry.com/news/court-guts-340b-program-patient-definition-opening-door-to-more-340b-use/
Nov 9, 2023
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Access Hub | IPD Analytics
www.ipdanalytics.com/access-hub
Nov 7, 2023
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Vertical Integration Lessons: The Economics and Strategies of Hospital-Owned Specialty Pharmacies
www.drugchannels.net/2023/11/vertical-integration-lessons-economics.html
Nov 7, 2023
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Cigna (CI) - a Carrier with a large Medicare presence - reported
www.linkedin.com/posts/jared-strock-74233965_cigna-ci-a-carrier-with-a-large-medicare-activity-7127284801333587969-jw9y/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Nov 6, 2023
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BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy: Enriching Lives Through Fast & Easy Access to Specialty Medications
insightscare.com/bioplus-specialty-pharmacy-enriching-lives-through-fast-easy-access-to-specialty-medications/
Nov 5, 2023
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Pitchbook says private equity investments are shifting. Here's how.
www.modernhealthcare.com/finance/pitchbook-private-equity-value-based-care-specialized-care
Nov 4, 2023
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Hospitals due $9B under 340B final rule
www.modernhealthcare.com/policy/340b-drug-discount-program-remedy-final-rule
Nov 4, 2023
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Mark Cuban-backed study finds price discrepancies in hospital services
www.modernhealthcare.com/finance/mark-cuban-jama-study-hospital-price-variations
Nov 4, 2023
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WSJ News Exclusive | Generic Drugs Should Be Cheap, but Insurers Are Charging Thousands of Dollars for Them
www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/generic-drugs-should-be-cheap-but-insurers-are-charging-thousands-of-dollars-for-them-ef13d055?st=xibq7eszmukejpd&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
Nov 4, 2023
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Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker | KFF
www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/medicaid-enrollment-and-unwinding-tracker/
Oct 31, 2023
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Medicaid Spending per Enrollee (Full or Partial Benefit) | KFF
www.kff.org/medicaid/state-indicator/medicaid-spending-per-enrollee/?currentTimeframe=0&sortModel=%7B%22colId%22:%22Location%22,%22sort%22:%22asc%22%7D
Oct 31, 2023
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How the Pandemic Continues to Shape Medicaid Priorities: Results from an Annual Medicaid Budget Survey for State Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 - Pharmacy - 10030 | KFF
www.kff.org/report-section/medicaid-budget-survey-for-state-fiscal-years-2022-and-2023-pharmacy/
Oct 31, 2023
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Providers and Health Plans Connect to Fast Track Prior Authorization, Claims, and Quality Reporting | Epic
www.epic.com/epic/post/providers-and-health-plans-connect-to-fast-track-prior-authorization-claims-and-quality-reporting/
Oct 30, 2023
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Prescription for disaster: America's broken pharmacy system in revolt over burnout and errors
www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2023/10/26/pharmacy-chains-dangerous-conditions-medication-errors/71153960007/
Oct 29, 2023
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PerformSpecialty - PerformRx
www.performrx.com/how-we-help/specialty-pharmacy/perform-specialty.aspx
Oct 27, 2023
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Medicaid - PerformRx
www.performrx.com/who-we-help/medicaid.aspx
Oct 27, 2023
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Our National Footprint | AmeriHealth Caritas
www.amerihealthcaritas.com/our-story/our-national-footprint.aspx
Oct 27, 2023
1
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Fast Facts | BCBSM
www.bcbsm.com/about-us/our-company/fast-facts/
Oct 27, 2023
1
2022 BCC Fact Sheet - bcc-fact-sheet.pdf
www.mibluecrosscomplete.com/amslibs/content/dam/microsites/blue-cross-complete/bcc-fact-sheet.pdf
Oct 27, 2023
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Affiliates | About us | Independence Blue Cross (IBX)
www.ibx.com/about-us/affiliates
Oct 27, 2023
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Independence Health Group reports strong membership and revenue in 2022
news.ibx.com/independence-health-group-2022-financial-results/
Oct 27, 2023
1
Easing the Load: The Heavy Burden of Financial Toxicity on Cancer Patients
blog.thymecare.com/financial-toxicity-cancer-patients
Oct 26, 2023
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The Future of Value-Based Oncology Care: an Interview with Thyme Care -
workweek.com/2023/10/26/future-of-value-based-oncology-care-thyme-care/
Oct 26, 2023
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Medical Record Retrieval
www.changehealthcare.com/clinical-review/medical-record-retrieval
Oct 26, 2023
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Review Library | Elion
marketplace.elion.health/reviews?p=eyJ0eXBlIjoicGFnZU9wdGlvbnMiLCJwYWdlIjoxLCJjYXRlZ29yaWVzIjpbXSwicHJvZHVjdHMiOlsiYWQyOGE5MDQtMmY4MC00ZGE1LWFjNmYtODdkNGUwZGQ3OTE1Il0sIm9yZ1R5cGVzIjpbXX0
Oct 25, 2023
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Digital Payer-Provider Connections Save Time, Lower Costs | Epic
www.epic.com/epic/post/digital-payer-provider-connections-save-time-lower-costs-2/
Oct 25, 2023
1
Centene Corp (CNC) - who has a large Medicare segment - reported
www.linkedin.com/posts/jared-strock-74233965_centene-corp-cnc-who-has-a-large-medicare-activity-7122922569632010240-VINr/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Oct 25, 2023
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Module 5: Launching | Startup School - The Best Resource for Founders
www.startupschool.org/curriculum/do-things-that-dont-scale
Oct 25, 2023
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New Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite Has A Real Shot At The Laptop x86 Market
www.forbes.com/sites/karlfreund/2023/10/24/new-qualcomm-snapdragon-x-elite-has-a-real-shot-at-the-laptop-x86-market/?sh=5c0e4890526f
Oct 25, 2023
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Medical Records Retrieval | Ciox
www.cioxhealth.com/health-plans/medical-records-retrieval/
Oct 25, 2023
1
Datavant Switchboard - Datavant
datavant.com/products/switchboard/
Oct 24, 2023
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Anthem Enables Secure Exchange of Health Information to Enhance Healthcare Experience
www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210519005030/en/Anthem-Enables-Secure-Exchange-of-Health-Information-to-Enhance-Healthcare-Experience
Oct 24, 2023
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