Louisiana ‘Netflix’ Model For Hepatitis C Drugs Caps Spending At $35m Per Year

Purchasing contract for state Medicaid and Corrections programs would last up to five years and aim to treat more than 10,000 patients in first year.

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Bayou State Takes The Lead In New Purchasing Approach

The Louisiana Department of Health is officially seeking a manufacturing partner to implement a novel subscription-based, or “Netflix,” purchasing model for hepatitis C drugs beginning later this year.

The department released a solicitation Jan. 10 requesting bids from manufacturers interested in participating in the model. Responses are requested...

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