A new pharmacy model from Optum Rx called Clear Trend Guarantee is seeking to increase transparency around drug costs for members. The pharmacy services arm of UnitedHealth Group’s Optum, Optum Rx is promising that its price-centered offering will offer drug benefit plan sponsors greater predictability of pharmacy spend to help manage the total lowest net cost.

An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling on 340B that sided with drug manufacturers. At issue is whether pharmaceutical companies can limit distribution of discounted drugs in the 340B program. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has said that they can.

Making patients aware of medications that are potentially dangerous is important, but alert fatigue poses a threat to physician wellness and burnout, says First Databank director of product management Anna Dover and NCH Healthcare System CMIO Dr. David Linz.

Mental health inequities may not only harm individuals but also hinder economic prosperity. A new Deloitte analysis projects mental health inequities could total about $478 billion in avoidable costs throughout the rest of this year.