Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Express Scripts’ recent announcement of the launch of their new Physician-Dispensed Medication Solution, which aims to provide workers’ comp payers visibility into their true total pharmacy costs, and help reduce costs resulting from physician dispensing.
According to Express Scripts, the new system checks medications billed by a physician’s office against the payer’s formulary and plan design, as well as the injured worker’s prescription history and specific state guidelines before issuing appropriate payment, helping reduce costs and drive out waste. Educational letters are also sent to injured workers who have received phyisician dispensed drugs, encouraging them to fill future prescriptions through an in-network pharmacy or home delivery.
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