Precision medicines need precision patient assistance programs

Am J Manag Care. 2019 Jul;25(7):317-318.

Abstract

The competing strategies of patient assistance programs and co-pay accumulator adjustment programs create confusion and administrative burden for clinicians and patients, potentially reducing adherence to clinically indicated services and worsening patient outcomes.

MeSH terms

  • Health Services Accessibility / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Medical Assistance / organization & administration*
  • Patient-Centered Care / organization & administration*
  • Precision Medicine / economics*
  • Precision Medicine / methods*
  • United States