MedCity News December 13, 2023
About eight in 10 employers think drug costs, high-cost claims and hospital prices are a “significant threat to affordability,” according to a new survey from National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.
A new report showed that less than half of employers are confident in the practices of hospitals and pharmacy benefit managers.
The survey was published Wednesday by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance). It polled 172 employers that are members of coalitions affiliated with the National Alliance.
About 71% of employers said they’re concerned about hospital charges for services provided, and 69% are concerned about the integrity and conflicts of hospital billing practices. In addition, 51% said they’re worried about the integrity of PBM administration.
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