ACA coupon confusion

The mixed messages coming from HHS about drug coupons and payment assistance programs for plans on the Affordable Care Act's state health exchanges could hinder patient access to treatments.

In an Oct. 30 letter to Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.), HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius ostensibly cleared the way for the use of drug coupons and cost-sharing assistance for plans sold on the exchanges...