VMR uses time-series analysis, S-curve adoption modeling, regression forecasting, and best/base/worst case scenario modeling, combined with bottom-up and top-down sizing across geographies and segments
New 4 Tier Benefit Design New requirement for CMS Standardized Plan Offerings Available to On-Exchange plans Drug lists are exactly the same for 4 Tiers and 6 Tier prescription plans Some brands may be placed in generic Tiers and some generics may be placed in brand Tiers 87.3% of prescriptions filled (2022 YTD) fall into Tiers 1 and 2 of a 6 Tier benefit structure 43% of all medications on the formulary are in the first two Tiers of a 6 Tier benefit structure Pharmacy Networks Contains a tiered network structure that categorizes in-network pharmacies into two buckets: Preferred and Non-Preferred Members may pay a lower copay/coinsurance at an in-network Preferred pharmacy vs
But GLP-1 drugs are meant to be taken long-term, not just for an event, both Levy and McGowan emphasize, warning that stopping or interrupting therapy can lead weight regain and increased side effects
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Smaller volumes mean less liquid under the skin per injection, which generally means less discomfort and less chance of injection site irritation
