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1. It's the same concept

Wed Mar 19, 2014, 03:00 PM

Mar 2014

Someone is making a determination on what drugs are prescribed based on safety, effectiveness, and - yes - cost.

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Hospital Pharmaceutical Formularies differ from Insurance Company Formularies [View all] magical thyme Mar 2014 OP

It's the same concept theboss Mar 2014 #1

not according to Mineral Man. magical thyme Mar 2014 #3

Since you mentioned my thread, here's a link to it: MineralMan Mar 2014 #2

As you say. MineralMan Mar 2014 #6

my interest is *informing* people. nt magical thyme Mar 2014 #8

That's a very good interest. That's also MineralMan Mar 2014 #10

so? and? Sheepshank Mar 2014 #5

yes of COURSE it is Voice for Peace Mar 2014 #11

Exactly!!!!! n/t Sheepshank Mar 2014 #14

I think ACO's put quality and outcomes ahead of costs. magical thyme Mar 2014 #12

they do now (have to pay out 80%) and that's a definite improvement. magical thyme Mar 2014 #15