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Top Story Why CVS, Express Scripts Are Suing Over the Arkansas PBM Law Arkansas became the first state to pass a law banning pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies, aiming to curb their market power and reduce drug costs. But major PBMs like CVS and Express Scripts are suing, claiming the law is unconstitutional. Sponsored The 5 Best Medical Billing Outsourcing Companies Presented by Global Healthcare Resource Medical billing is a tedious administrative task, but outsourcing it may be the key to increased revenue. Explore the top medical billing outsourcing companies and the benefits of partnering with one. Learn More

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Video   How Might the GOP's Budget Plan Affect Hospitals' Margins? The Trump administration's flagship budget package, which is making its way through Congress, includes the biggest Medicaid funding cuts ever proposed in the history of the program. Experts believe this bill would lead to unsustainable revenue losses for providers. An increase in uninsured patients would lead to more uncompensated care — which could drive up hospitals' costs during a time when their expenses are already climbing steadily. Experts also think the legislation could result in higher premiums for commercially insured patients. Hospitals factor in things like bad debt and unpaid patient bills when they're negotiating rates with insurers — and this often ends up driving up healthcare costs for the average consumer.

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