| Text of Recommendation | CMS should pursue additional strategies—such as educating providers and pharmacies—to increase access to and use of lower-cost hepatitis C drugs in Medicare Part D. |
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| Recommendation Number | 22-E-BL-027.02 |
| Recommendation Status | Open |
| Significant Recommendation | No |
| Recommendation Questioned Costs | $0 |
| Recommendation Funds for Better Use | $0 |
| Submitting OIG | |
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| Report Title | Part D Plan Preference for Higher-Cost Hepatitis C Drugs Led to Higher Medicare and Beneficiary Spending |
| Report Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number | OEI-BL-21-00200 |
| Report Date Issued | Tuesday, August 9, 2022 |
| Report Agency Reviewed / Investigated | |
| Report Questioned Costs | $0 |
| Report Funds for Better Use | $0 |