Study Finds Health System Specialty Pharmacies Linked to Reduced Cost of Care for MA Patients

Published on May 6, 2022

A new study published in the Journal of Managed Care + Specialty Pharmacy found a correlation between health system specialty pharmacies and reduced cost of care for Medicare Advantage patients when compared to cost of care associated with mail order or retail pharmacies.

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