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Policy Analysis of State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs - 1

Principal Investigator: Crystal, Stephen
Funding Agency: The Commonwealth Fund
Project Dates: 2000 - 2002
Contact Information: Please, use our contact form for inquiries.
Status: Past

Based on surveys of state pharmacy assistance programs, CSHP will produce tracking reports describing the program features such as eligibility rules, consumer costs and reimbursement policies and tracking trends in program expenditures, utilization, and enrollment. In separate reports, CSHP will also investigate selected state drug discount initiatives programs and pooled purchasing efforts. These reports will describe the evolution of these programs, variations in approaches, legal and operational challenges, and perceived effectiveness in reducing costs to consumers and states.