Bill Would Force Insurers To Count DTC Drugs Against Deductible, MOOP
North Carolina Republican Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, has introduced a new bill that would compel insurers to apply the cost for drugs purchased from direct-to-consumer (DTC) platforms to deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums (MOOPs) in insurance. Using these platforms, patients can often find prices that cost far less out-of-pocket, especially for brand drugs, Murphy’s office said.
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Safety Net Hospitals Lag On Cost Reporting
An analysis published in JAMA Network Open finds that hospitals serving more disadvantaged populations lag on complying with price transparency regulations.
#pricetransparency #hospitals
— Marc S. Ryan
