Study Finds Racial Disparities in Copay Adjustment Programs.

MANAGED care programs; HEALTH services accessibility; MEDICAL care costs; COST control; HEALTH insurance reimbursement; TREATMENT effectiveness; DRUGS; HEALTH insurance; PATIENT compliance; HEALTH equity; ECONOMICS

The article focuses on the impact of copay adjustment programs (CAPs) on patients' access to prescription medications, particularly among different racial groups. Topics include the introduction of CAPs, their unintended consequences, and the potential exacerbation of healthcare disparities. The study found that non-White patients using copay cards were more likely to encounter CAPs, which could affect their access to essential medications and worsen healthcare disparities.