Strategies for Effective Pharmacy Benefit Programs

Article Abstract:

As the increase in prescription drug prices continues outstrip inflation, plan sponsors need to understand why. This article looks at the factors affecting pharmacy benefit costs, discusses cost-management strategies, and explores the reasons why physicians and informed employees are critical elements in an effective pharmacy benefit program.

Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, Drugs, Pharmaceutical industry

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Employers use creative strategies to temper rising pharmacy benefit costs

Article Abstract:

The rise in employee health benefit costs are examined, focusing on ways employers can manage high pharmacy benefit costs. Cost management techniques discussed include reassessing coverage of retirees, use of drug mail-order plans, changes in case management methods, and employers' use of one pharmaceutical plan.

Employee Health Benefits, Economic aspects, Finance, Health insurance, Group insurance

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Implementing a successful telework program

Article Abstract:

Many large corporations view telecommuting as a cost effective way to increase employee morale and productivity, but many workers are not suited to this alternative workplace scheme.

Personnel administration, Usage, Telecommuting

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