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Kenporen Proposes Higher Copays for Choosing Costlier Drugs
The National Federation of Health Insurance Societies (Kenporen) is calling for higher out-of-pocket payments for patients who choose more expensive drugs without valid grounds under a special mixed-billing scheme. The payer organization made the call as part of a broader…
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