Comparing how Medicare Part D sponsors and commercial third-party payers calculate prescription reimbursement rates and the subsequent impact on the financial viability of independent pharmacies in Texas

Anecdotal descriptions and small studies have reported decreasing reimbursements from Medicare Part D sponsors and commercial third-party payers, resulting in decreased gross margins for independent pharmacies; however, reports are inconclusive regarding which payer more greatly affects independent...

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Main Author: Winegar, Angela Lowe
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2012-08-6192