On January 25, 2019, AMCP provided comments to CMS in response to its proposed rule on lowering drug prices and reducing out-of-pocket expenses in the Medicare program. The letter outlines the proposal’s impact on providing plan flexibility to manage protected classes, prohibition against gag clauses in pharmacy contracts, E-Prescribing and the Part D Prescription Drug Program, Part D explanation of benefits, and Medicare Advantage and step therapy in Part B.
Press Release: The prevalence of those diagnosed with opioid-related disorders in the Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) population is higher than among any other studied payer groups, and the majority of disorders were found among those receiving Medicare based on disability.
AMCP webinar that detailed the Trump Administration’s American Patients First proposal for addressing the rising cost of pharmaceuticals.
AMCP webinar that detailed the Trump Administration’s American Patients First proposal for addressing the rising cost of pharmaceuticals.
AMCP CEO Blog: One of AMCP’s key strategic pillars is to advocate for legislation that will help advance the profession of managed care pharmacy. This function is on full display this week during our Annual Legislative Days event.
On February 26, 2018, AMCP joined 11 organizations in letter to the OIG in support of establishing a safe harbor provision that would encourage the development of additional value-based contracts for the Medicare and Medicaid populations.
AMCP Summary: Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2017 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates, Part C and Part D Payment Policies and 2017 Call Letter
