Posts tagged "Pharmaceuticals"

HHSC: Drug Utilization Review Board

The Drug Utilization Review Board develops and submits recommendations for the preferred drug list, suggests clinical prior authorizations on outpatient prescription drugs, recommends education interventions for Medicaid providers, and reviews drug usage across Medicaid programs. The DUR board is composed of 20 total members: 18 physicians and pharmacists providing services across the entire population of Medicaid and representing different specialties; two representatives from Medicaid managed care organizations as nonvoting members; and a consumer advocate representing people enrolled in the program.
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House Committee on Insurance: HB 2536

Texas Insight was asked to cover the following Bill discussed in the House Committee on Insurance: HB2536, by Oliverson, relating to transparency related to drug costs. ~ LBB Fiscal Note…
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Pharma Under Fire in Texas

A number of recent events have brought renewed scrutiny to the pharmaceutical industry, threatening fines and increased regulation. This posting explores these events and perhaps a more balanced view of…
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