States Look To Manufacturer Rebate Programs To Save On Medicaid Diabetes Supplies
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Manufacturer rebate programs are typically associated with pharmaceuticals, but they have also come into play during the past five to 10 years for diabetes testing supplies. And momentum may be growing.
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