Ever wonder about the actual difference between a pharmacy benefit and a medical benefit? This explainer cuts through the health insurance jargon to break down cost-sharing protections and drug benefit practices in clear, simple terms.
Part of CHBRP's series exploring disparities in health care, this explainer looks at key findings related to telehealth in utilization and access based on geography, language, income, race and ethnicity, sex and gender, and age.
There are many tools used by health plans, health insurers, and pharmacy benefit managers to help ensure patient safety, increase efficiency, and manage costs in the healthcare system. These are generally referred to as utilization management techniques. Learn more about some common tools in this overview.
Learn more about what California's Office of Health Care Affordability is, its governance structure, and the spending targets set by its Health Care Affordability Board for 2026 and beyond.
There are many tools used by health plans, health insurers, and pharmacy benefit managers to help ensure patient safety, increase efficiency, and manage costs in the healthcare system. These are generally referred to as utilization management techniques. Learn more about some common tools in this overview.