Category: Prescription Drugs
Six healthcare groups integrate EHRs with drug monitoring program after fee, startup costs eliminated
Six healthcare organizations have registered their electronic health record systems with the state’s program for monitoring controlled substances since the Department of Safety and Professional Services eliminated startup and monthly fees associated with integration.
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SeniorCare starts covering vaccines
SeniorCare, the state's prescription drug assistance program for low-income seniors, will now be able to cover certain vaccines that members receive in pharmacies, after approval by the Joint Finance Committee of a final implementation plan on Monday.
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Gallagher, Pocan team up on medical supply chain bill
U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Green Bay, and Mark Pocan, D-Black Earth, have teamed up on a plan to give the federal government more power to analyze the sourcing of medical products and bring them to market faster if shortages exist.
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Gallagher seeks to end U.S. drug supply chain’s reliance on China
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Green Bay, introduced legislation last week that would ban the use of federal funds for the purchase of medications that have ingredients made in China, a policy that drugmakers warn could disrupt the drug supply chain.
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Civica Rx to manufacture insulin
A nonprofit generic drug company, whose members include health systems with a Wisconsin presence, said Thursday it plans to manufacture and distribute insulins at “significantly lower prices" compared to what's currently available.
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Patient groups’ push for counting drug discounts toward out-of-pocket requirements opposed by insurers
Patient groups are asking lawmakers to advance legislation that would allow people to count drug discount coupons toward their out-of-pocket requirements, a proposal that has drawn ire from health plans.
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