Journal of Oncology Practice, Vol 2, No 3 (May), 2006: pp. 112-113
© 2006
American Society of Clinical Oncology.
DOI: 10.1200/JOP.2.3.112
Best Practices in Practice |
Colleagues Share Their Secrets for Controlling Practice Drug Expenses
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Two recent reports to Congress came to similar conclusions about the impact of the Medicare Part B drug reimbursement methodology put into place January 1, 2005: Oncology and hematology practices were able to purchase most drugs at prices below the Medicare reimbursement rate, set at 6% above the average sales price.1,2
Coming out ahead doesn't happen effortlessly, however. Practices have had to become alert, savvy buyers to stay ahead of the game.
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Ruth Linne Lander
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When 70% of your expenses revolve around drugs, "it's very important to look at prices if not daily at least weekly," emphasizes Ruth Linne Lander, . . . [Click for More]
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