Managing The Costs Of Specialty Drugs

While the term “specialty drugs” has no standard definition, these pharmaceuticals are universally associated with high costs and complex conditions. Unique and highly targeted, such drugs can provide significant improvement or even a cure for individuals with serious diseases. While their promise can be counted in years and quality of life, their usage is limited by price tags and/or other roadblocks. This is a critical issue for consumers, employers, providers, payers, pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), all of whom have a stake in managing the costs of specialty drugs.

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Established in 1973, Australian owned Macquarie Health Corporation is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Macquarie Hospital Services has owned and operated private hospitals since 1976. Today, we are one of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 11 hospitals. Building on the foundation provided by our mission & values, MHS puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality.

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