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The Changing Landscape of Pharmacy Accessibility

Pharmacy Times

These third-party administrators act as intermediaries between drug manufacturers, pharmacies, and insurance companies. PBMs negotiate prices, establish formularies, and process claims, while also creating preferred networks of pharmacies. Additionally, the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) cannot be overlooked.

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NHC Comments on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the CY 2025 OPPS proposed rule

Putting Patients First Blog

16 We encourage CMS to continue refining these data collection processes to ensure they capture meaningful and actionable information. PHPs and IOPs provide structured and intensive care options that are less restrictive than inpatient hospitalization, making them essential components of the continuum of care.