NCPA To CMS: Finalize Guidance To Increase Transparency On Part D Fees

The National Community Pharmacists Association is urging CMS to finalize guidance from 2014 the group says would increase transparency in Medicare Part D and help eliminate possible manipulation of pharmacy network pricing, though industry sources and analysts say CMS has already backpedaled on the guidance. “With the 2016 plan year upon us, we urge CMS to finalize the Proposed Guidance as soon as possible so all Medicare Part D plans will consistently interpret and implement the revised definition of 'negotiated...