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Why the FTC Investigated PBMs and What it Means for You

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FTC Conducts Investigation into PBMs Because PBM practices lack transparency and accountability to the public, in 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requested data and documents of business practices to the six largest PBMs: Caremark Rx, LLC, Express Scripts, Inc., July 9, 2024. May 23, 2024. OptumRx, Inc., Endpoints News.

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Mastering Prior Authorization Roles: Responsibilities and Training Demands Explored

ACMA Blog

This process can include patient demographics, charts, labs, and any clinical documentation that will aid in proving the necessity of the medication or service. This can include verifying information with the pharmacy and obtaining all required documentation from the patient’s health record, as mentioned above.

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Applying to Medical School? The Pre-Med Competencies are What You Must Show [Episode 554]

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And if you’re pre-med and planning to apply in September 2024, what do they mean to you? The AAMC made a statement at the end of the document regarding the pre-med competencies, and so I’d just like to provide a quote. Show Summary What are the pre-med competencies? That list is actually much longer.