Articles by Jason D. Buxbaum, MHSA
The competing strategies of patient assistance programs and co-pay accumulator adjustment programs create confusion and administrative burden for clinicians and patients, potentially reducing adherence to clinically indicated services and worsening patient outcomes.
Cost Sharing and Branded Antidepressant Initiation Among Patients Treated With Generics
ByJason D. Buxbaum, MHSA,Michael E. Chernew, PhD,Machaon Bonafede, PhD,Anna Vlahiotis, MA,Deborah Walter, MPA,Lisa Mucha, PhD,A. Mark Fendrick, MD Higher cost sharing is associated with reduced branded antidepressant initiation among patients trying generic therapy. Dynamic benefit designs could enhance access to branded medications when appropriate.