New York State's solution to rising WC prescription drug costs: ONECARD Rx.
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.
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Department of Health Policy, Management, and Behavior, School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York, USA.
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