Medicaid Prescription Drug Reimbursement

Members of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee heard testimony on the cost of the Medicaid prescription drug reimbursement program re… read more

Members of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee heard testimony on the cost of the Medicaid prescription drug reimbursement program reported from a lengthy investigation into Medicaid. They focused on the Average Wholesale Price (AWP) and the high profit it sometimes affords pharmacies and drug manufacturers. Topics included generic drugs, state reimbursement for Medicaid expenses, and government auditing of the program. close

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  • David Balland Associate Commissioner Texas->Health and Human Services Department
  • Joe Barton U.S. Representative [R] Texas
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Medicaid Prescription Drug Reimbursement

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Program ID:
184716-1
Category:
House Committee
Format:
House Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Dec 10, 2004 | 5:34am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Dec 14, 2004 | 1:23pm EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Dec 10, 2004 | 5:34am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 12, 2004 | 3:20am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 14, 2004 | 1:23pm EST | C-SPAN 3
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