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New Report Examines How Prescription Drug Rebates Have Evolved and How Health Care Industry Has Reacted to New Reimbursement Methodologies

This report on prescription drug rebates details how they have evolved over the years and continue to change. It also examines how the health care industry has reacted to new reimbursement methodologies, and details strategies that have been successful, as well as ones that have increased confusion or conflict

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) May 8, 2008 -- Atlantic Information Services, Inc., publisher of the biweekly newsletter, Drug Benefit News, is pleased to announce AISHealth.com's newest free report, "Prescription Drug Rebates and Evolving Reimbursement Methodologies." Prescription drug rebates are a hot topic of debate -- with questions ranging from how to measure the true rebate dollars received by PBMs, to who should benefit from such rebates, and how much each should receive.

This 61-page primer on prescription drug rebates details how they have evolved over the years and continue to change. It also examines how the health care industry has reacted to new reimbursement methodologies, and details strategies that have been successful, as well as ones that have increased confusion or conflict. This free report can be accessed at http://www.aishealth.com/Products/freereports.html

This report covers topics including:

-- Rebate Basics
-- AWP, ASP and Other Reimbursement Methodologies
-- Rebate Contracting
-- Rebate and Reimbursement Methodologies for Specialty Pharmacy
-- Legal Issues Surrounding Rebates and Reimbursements
… and includes a Glossary of Terms

Whether you're new to the PBM industry or an expert, you'll gain valuable insight from "Prescription Drug Rebates and Evolving Reimbursement Methodologies." This mix of information runs from introductory material on the nuts and bolts of rebates to in-depth articles about ongoing issues or conflicts, providing its reader with the comprehensive background information necessary to be competitive in this field.

Visit http://www.aishealth.com/Products/freereports.html to download your free report from AISHealth.com.

About Atlantic Information Services:

AIS develops highly targeted news, data and strategic information for managers in hospitals, health plans, medical group practices, pharmaceutical companies and other health care organizations.

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