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Is it 2023 Already? Planning for Contract Year 2023 has Begun for Health Plans

Now that everyone has taken a moment to breathe and maybe a couple of days off after a successful launch of the...

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Demonstrating the Value of Specialty Inflammatory Medications

Inflammatory medications are one of the top drivers of specialty drug spend. While these costly drugs can provide...

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The First Step in Specialty Drug Management: Pipeline Monitoring and Review

The pipeline of new drugs coming to market continues to be steady, with 50 novel drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.[1] ...

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Five Pipeline Developments to Watch in 2022

From continuing revolutionary advancements in gene therapy to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the...

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Making a Difference Every Day: A Focus on the Member Experience

The member experience is key for Elixir. This means more than a simple letter or access to a member portal. We strive...

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Biosimilar Basics: Understanding the Difference Between Generics and Biosimilars

With rising drug costs, we’re all looking for ways to reduce out-of-pocket spend without sacrificing quality. Generic...

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Elixir Formulary Decisions Deliver on Member Whole-Being Health

Prescription drug spend represented 13.7% of national health expenditures in 2018, totaling $500 billion, and is...

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Closing One Chapter and Starting the Next: CMS' New Portal

The 2021 audit cycle is coming to a close. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its last...

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News on Approval of the First Interchangeable Biosimilar Insulin and More

From development of a medication for treatment-resistant HIV with a novel mechanism of action to approval of Pfizer's...

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