Pharmacy Benefit Managers: The Middle Men for the Middle Men
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The Introduction By now, you’ve probably heard of health insurance and the various programs that regulate and provide health insurance for Americans. However, benefits for prescription drug coverage are often managed by a separate entity that health insurance companies contract out to called Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). PBMs negotiate with drug manufacturers for discounts and rebates on their prescription drugs and create what are called
Pharmacy Benefit Managers: The Middle Men for the Middle Men
Pharmacy Benefit Managers: The Middle Men for…
Pharmacy Benefit Managers: The Middle Men for the Middle Men
The Introduction By now, you’ve probably heard of health insurance and the various programs that regulate and provide health insurance for Americans. However, benefits for prescription drug coverage are often managed by a separate entity that health insurance companies contract out to called Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). PBMs negotiate with drug manufacturers for discounts and rebates on their prescription drugs and create what are called