Kansas recently introduced Bill 341, which would repeal a law that prohibited Medicaid patients from being required to endure “fail first” policies. Such policies require patients to try and fail on low-cost, ineffective medicines before being able to access the medicines prescribed to them by their health care providers. Although such policies are aimed at saving money, they can result in increased medical costs from adverse health consequences. In Ohio, such policies cost the state three times what was saved on medications due to lapses in care. Read more about Senate Bill 341 here.
Last Updated on May 8, 2020 by Aimed Alliance
