Healthy Skepticism Library item: 7757

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Publication type: Journal Article

Wechsler J.
Price push forces plans to shift costs to consumers - MCOs implement multi-tier benefit to slow drug-spending growth, but future fiscal controls could limit access
Managed Healthcare Executive 2002; 12:(1):32-33

Abstract:

The economical issues concerning Managed Care Organisations (MCO’s) and the increasing costs of pharmacy practice in prescribing drugs are discussed, and initiatives to reduce and control pharmacy costs are described.