Coverage Parity

Pharmacist and Access to Medicines - MVP Act

AMCP Comment Letter on Accelerated Approval and Considerations for Determining Whether a Confirmatory Trial is Underway

In AMCP's latest comments to the FDA, we emphasize the need for standardized public reporting of confirmatory trial progress, ensuring payers and health care providers have the necessary data to make informed coverage decisions. By supporting proactive communication and rigorous confirmatory trials, AMCP aims to balance early access to innovative treatments with patient safety and long-term therapeutic value.
Quality of Care, Legislation & Regulation, Coverage Parity, Drug Utilization Review (DUR)

CMS Issues New Hospice Guidance in July 2014; Supersedes Previous Guidance Released in March 2014

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released an updated guidance and standard prior authorization (PA) form for medication coverage for hospice beneficiaries. It supersedes a guidance released on March 10, 2014 (but implemented on May 1, 2014).
Coverage Parity, Medicare Part D, Prior Authorization/Electronic Prior Authorization (ePA), Legislation & Regulation