Federal court upholds Mich. Medicaid drug formulary plan

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Michigan had implemented a Medicaid drug formulary to save money, however, it is reviewing its decisions to check its authencity. The physicians and the pharmaceutical industry opposes this ruling stating that the law interferes with patientsE ability to get needed medication.

Pharmaceutical preparations, Personnel administration, Michigan, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Pharmaceutical industry, Compensation and benefits, Physicians

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Physician sues Massachusetts over prior authorization rule

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Psychiatrist George S. Sigel MD is suing Massachusetts because of the prior authorization requirement for prescriptions for his Medicaid patients.

Management dynamics, Massachusetts, Management, Company legal issue, Cases, Prescription writing, Company business management, Health insurance industry, Psychiatrists, Sigel, George S.

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