June 5, 2023
Providers | Tea Leaves
  • Evernorth has inked a strategic partnership with CarepathRx Health System Solutions that aims to boost access to specialty pharmacy care. Through the partnership, the two will provide integrated specialty pharmacy services to CHSS’ growing clientele, which includes more than 600 hospitals, health systems, and physicians. This will allow these providers to diversify the ways they can support patients, according to an announcement. (Article here)
  • Colorado’s Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board is preparing to consider consumer price caps on at least 18 high-cost drugs. In May, the state released a list of hundreds of drugs eligible for review, costing $30,000 per course of treatment. This week, officials will debut a dashboard outlining their priorities. Colorado is one of just three states that allow the government to set limits on drug costs, and it’s taken the lead as efforts in Maryland and Washington move at a slower pace. (Article here)