RED+BLUE STRATEGIES for EXPRESS SCRIPTS INC.

Medicare/Medicaid MMM

Monitoring ongoing Medicare and Medicaid regulations and guidance related to prescription medications, PBMs and related entities. Monitoring potential health-related offsets being considered as part of the deficit reduction packagre related to Medicare Part D and Medicaid pharmacy benefits.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); SENATE

Health Issues HCR

Implementation of the Health Reform Law with a focus on regulations related to the medical loss ratio (MLR), Accountable Care Organizations, Transparancy, E-prescribing and Health Information Technology. Monitoring potential health-related offsets that could be included in a final agreement for the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations.

Contacted: Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Executive Office of the President (EOP); SENATE; Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Pharmacy PHA

HR 1946, Community Pharmacy Fairness Act Rules, regualtions and guidance specific to prescription drug pricing, generic utilization and specialty pharmacy.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Executive Office of the President (EOP); SENATE; Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Bills named: H.R. 1946 (112th)