Federal court upholds Mich. Medicaid drug formulary plan
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Michigan had implemented a Medicaid drug formulary to save money, however, it is reviewing its decisions to check its authencity. The physicians and the pharmaceutical industry opposes this ruling stating that the law interferes with patientsE ability to get needed medication.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Physician sues Massachusetts over prior authorization rule
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Psychiatrist George S. Sigel MD is suing Massachusetts because of the prior authorization requirement for prescriptions for his Medicaid patients.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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