Pharmacy utilization and the Medicare Modernization Act.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2005
Abstract
To control expenditures and use medications appropriately, the Medicare drug coverage program has established pharmacy utilization management (PUM) measures. This article assesses the effects of these strategies on the care of seniors. The literature suggests that although caps on drug benefits lower pharmaceutical costs, they may also increase the use of other health care services and hurt health outcomes. Our review raises concerns regarding the potential unintended effects of the Medicare drug program's PUM policies for beneficiaries. Therefore, the economic and clinical impact of PUM measures on seniors should be studied further to help policymakers design better drug benefit plans.
Volume
83
Issue
1
First Page
101
Last Page
130
ISSN
0887-378X
Published In/Presented At
Maio, V., Pizzi, L., Roumm, A. R., Clarke, J., Goldfarb, N. I., Nash, D. B., & Chess, D. (2005). Pharmacy utilization and the Medicare Modernization Act. The Milbank quarterly, 83(1), 101–130. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0887-378X.2005.00337.x
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
15787955
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article