title: New York State's solution to rising WC prescription drug costs: ONECARD Rx.
abstract: Double-digit increases in workers' compensation medical costs, especially prescription drugs, are back. Work-related injuries and illnesses are increasing 8-12% yearly. This article is a summary of New York State government's integrated workers' compensation/health insurance pharmacy benefit program, ONECARD Rx.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Policy, Management, and Behavior, School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York, USA.
authors.forename: Shadi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saleh
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tullis-Washington
mesh_terms: D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006078:Government Programs; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee; D006801:Humans; D007356:Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009518:New York; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000191:economics*; D016730:Program Development; D014942:Workers' Compensation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*