Cancer Society Issues Statement on CMS Rejects Mass. Request to Restrict Medicaid Prescription Drug Coverage
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A closed formulary would have limited access to prescriptions including cancer drugs for those who get health insurance through the state Medicaid program.
"Today's decision is a relief for cancer patients in the
"Prescription drugs have different indications, different side effects and overall efficacy depending on a person's diagnosis, stage of disease and personal health history. A one-size-fits-all approach would have shifted treatment decisions away from the cancer patient and their doctor.
"As we and more than 100 other groups noted in a joint letter of concern to the
"Preserving the ability of Medicaid patients to access the most effective, innovative and potentially life-saving medications is essential to continuing our progress against cancer in our country. We commend CMS for listening to patient concerns when considering this waiver. We will continue to monitor other proposals and urge CMS to similarly reject any that could disrupt access to evidence-based treatments."
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