Prescription Drug Affordability Boards: Fact Sheet

Value is best defined by those on the front lines of health care. But state government-run organizations that make recommendations about a drug’s value don’t always listen to patients and providers. These groups, known as prescription drug affordability boards, are...

State Panels Decide Whose Drugs Are “Affordable”

Some states are trying to lower health care costs by establishing review boards to assess and limit prescription drug spending. Patient advocates say it may be just another barrier to getting the treatment their health care provider prescribed. Read...