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At the Breaking Point: The Unsustainable Future of Government Drug Discount Programs

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Gavin discusses the three key reasons for duplicate discounts between the 340B Drug Pricing Program and the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program. Read more » © 2006-2024 HMP Omnimedia, LLC d/b/a Drug Channels Institute , an HMP Global Company. He then explains Oregon’s novel approach to fixing the problem. All rights reserved.

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The Drug Discount Ecosystem Needs Clarity in 2024 and Beyond

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Gavin discusses the problems manufacturers face in accessing and standardizing drug discount data. Read more » © 2006-2024 HMP Omnimedia, LLC d/b/a Drug Channels Institute , an HMP Global Company. These data are necessary to avoid duplicate discounts and comply with regulatory requirements. Read on for Gavin’s insights.

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Drug Channels News Roundup, February 2024: Pharmacy Shakeout Update, High Drug Prices, 340B Realities, MDs vs. Pharmacists, and Foo Fighters

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In this issue: An update on the retail pharmacy shakeout Arguing for high drug prices A leading researcher provides a 340B reality check Physicians don’t want pharmacists getting uppity Plus, Dave Grohl fights for your right to…have healthcare price transparency? (I Sorry, no Threads.) All rights reserved.

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Latest CMS Data Reveal the Truth About U.S. Drug Spending

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As you will see, retail and mail prescription drug spending remain a consistently small share of the $4.5 And contrary to what you might read, drug spending growth was *not* driven by purportedly “skyrocketing” drug prices. Will drug pricing flat earthers (#DPFE) ever acknowledge the data? (Links below.) healthcare.

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BIG NEWS! HMP Global Acquires Drug Channels Institute

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Paula and I have some exciting news to share with you: Drug Channels Institute is joining the HMP Global family! Here’s the press release: HMP Global Expands Market Reach with Strategic Acquisition of Drug Channels Institute; Launches Market Intelligence Unit Paula and I will continue to lead DCI as part of HMP.

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Who Will Pay for Prescription Drugs in 2032: Four Takeaways from the New Government Forecasts

Drug Channels

As you will see below, CMS projects that outpatient prescription drugs dispensed by retail and mail pharmacies will remain a small share of total U.S. Read more » © 2006-2024 HMP Omnimedia, LLC d/b/a Drug Channels Institute , an HMP Global Company. healthcare spending. healthcare spending. All rights reserved.

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SAVE THE DATE: Drug Channels Leadership Forum, March 17-19, 2025

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I am pleased to announce the inaugural Drug Channels Leadership Forum ! The Leadership Forum will be an executive gathering where drug channel leaders can network and discuss key issues and challenges facing the commercial healthcare system. And of course, I'll be there to moderate the entire event and lead the fireside chats.