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magical thyme

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

Reply to Hoyt (Reply #13)

Wed Mar 19, 2014, 03:35 PM

Mar 2014

hopefully the insurance companies won't make it long term. My hope is that ACA is a first step toward single payer. It has proven so for Vermont, anyway.

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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

your first sentence says insurance companies use (the pharmaceutical) formularies, magical thyme Mar 2014 #4

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

not every thread in GD is about President Obama, contrary to some people's opinions magical thyme Mar 2014 #7

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

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

Heck, nowadays it's becoming increasingly difficult to differentiate hospitals and insurers. Hoyt Mar 2014 #9

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

Let's hope so. But insurance companies have to pay out 80% in benefits, and they Hoyt Mar 2014 #13

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

I hope you are right, but as I understand it the Vermont plan is not up and running. Hoyt Mar 2014 #16