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STAT+: As pharmaceutical companies bemoan Medicare’s drug negotiations, hospitals and doctors stay mum

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The pharmaceutical industry has been up in arms over Medicare’s first list of 10 prescription drugs that will be subject to negotiations. But other major parts of the health care industry — hospitals, doctors, and other providers — have refrained from either lending support or criticizing the government’s process.

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STAT+: Hospital claims it was ‘drastically’ overcharged by pharma in a federal drug discount program

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For several years , some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies that participate in a U.S. drug discount program overcharged the federal government and numerous hospitals by hundreds of millions of dollars, according to claims made in a recently unsealed lawsuit. and their number has grown over the years.

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How much is Invokana without insurance?

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In addition, individuals with diabetic kidney disease can take Invokana to reduce the risk of worsened kidney function, death, and hospitalization. The average cost of Invokana without insurance can range between $600 and $800 for a 30-day supply. Without insurance, the cost of Invokana can reach over $7,200 annually.

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STAT+: Pharma loses a key battle over a state law concerning 340B pharmacies

STAT

In a setback to the pharmaceutical industry, a U.S. appeals court has upheld an Arkansas law that allows hospitals participating in a controversial federal discount program to ship medicines to certain pharmacies. There are roughly 12,400 hospitals and clinics that participate across the U.S.

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STAT+: DOJ, FTC primed for more aggressive scrutiny of health care mergers

STAT

The rules would apply broadly across the economy, but they have strong implications for the health care industry, where sizable deals among hospitals, physician practices, private equity firms, health insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, pharmaceutical companies, medical device firms, and numerous other entities occur almost weekly.

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STAT+: Health care CEOs dialed back their pay in 2023. They still made $3.5 billion

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The heads of pharmaceutical companies and medical device firms continued to sit at the top as their patented products reaped the biggest windfalls.  Those figures compared to an average of $13 million and median of $4.3 million in 2022.   Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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A framework for cost-effective and sustainable drug use in hospitals

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Rising drug costs are putting increasing pressure on healthcare systems, highlighting the need for rational and responsible medicines use, according to a new study looking at cost-effective and sustainable drug use in hospitals. Cost-Effective and Sustainable Drug Use in Hospitals: A Systematic and Practice-Based Approach. 2024 Dec 19.