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From: Luedtke, Julie
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 10:25 AM
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Subject: list-serve question


We are looking at every option available to be able to sustain funding for metabolic foods and formula.   We are considering cost containment strategies, cost sharing strategies, and lastly (and least likely to happen) strategies to increase revenue sources to pay for the formula.

Does anyone know if there is a multi-state contract for metabolic formula with any vendors?  I am aware that within the Region the WIC program has the multi-state contract that involves a rebate for certain formula.  In Nebraska our WIC formula formulary does not include any of the metabolic formulas used by our patients, however they could possibly be added.  Of course that only helps a small portion of affected individuals because they have to meet Medicaid income eligibility guidelines.  I’m just wondering if a multi-state contract could generate the volume needed for some meaningful discounts on cost of formula.

Would like to hear folks weigh-in on this.

Sincerely,
Julie Luedtke, Program Manager
Newborn Screening & Genetics
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE  68509-5026
402 471-6733
Fax:  402 471-1863
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