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Why Pharma Should Monitor VA's "Presumptive Conditions" List Expansions
Bottom Line: The VA's updated presumptive conditions list expanding coverage for Gulf War and Post-9/11 veterans necessitates...
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Optimizing Access through VA Community Care
Bottom Line: Serving 2.8 million veterans at a $23.9 billion cost in FY2023, the VA Community Care Program expands healthcare access by...
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VA Community Care Rx Access - The Urgent / Emergent Formulary
Bottom Line: The VA's short-term community pharmacy Rx access isn't as open-ended as many assume. The Urgent/Emergent formulary contains...
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Understanding VA Formulary Management
Bottom Line: The VA formulary balances quality of care with cost-effectiveness by considering clinical evidence, veteran needs, and...
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The VA Fee Schedule for the Veterans Community Care Program
Bottom Line: The Veterans Community Care Program, a program that allows veterans to receive healthcare from community providers, utilizes...
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Biosimilars in the Federal Market
Bottom Line: Manufacturers of biosimilars should explore and emphasize the opportunity to enhance the affordability and accessibility of...
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What is the DLA ECAT Program?
Bottom Line: The Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Electronic Catalog (ECAT) is an online platform that streamlines the procurement of...
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The Connection Between the FSS Contract and Formulary Status
Bottom Line: While an FSS contract ensures a product's availability to Federal agencies, formulary status is determined independently by...
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It is a Strategic Imperative to Respond to the DOD P&T Solicitation for Newly Approved Drug Agents
Bottom Line: DOD is often the first P&T review following FDA approval and its meeting minutes are public - yet, a lot of manufacturers...
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VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (ECoE)
Bottom line: The VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (ECoE) network provide comprehensive care for veterans with epilepsy and other seizure...
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Is there more than one formulary in the DOD healthcare system?
Bottomline: There is one formulary, the TRICARE Uniform Formulary, that applies to both Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and retail...
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The DOD Drug Review Process - How it Works
Bottom line: The Defense Health Agency (DHA) process of adding a drug, conducting a class review, or reevaluating access controls for the...
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