title: Recent developments in Medicare Part D: 7 things providers should know.
abstract: Providers should be aware of the following recent developments in the Medicare Part D program: The standard plan will cost more in 2007. The coverage gap will remain a source of discontent. The recently streamlined Drug Plan Finder eases decision making. The weighting method used to calculate the national average bid has been modified. The Part D audit guide has been finalized. Rebates and other price concessions face greater scrutiny. There is renewed debate over negotiated drug prices.
authors.affiliation: plganalytics@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Paul L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Grimaldi
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D005382:Financing, Personal; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006282:Health Personnel; D054524:Medicare Part D / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States