Medical Association Throws Support to Repackaged Drug Price Cap

By Michael Whiteley, Eastern Bureau ChiefThe Florida Medical Association (FMA) ended years of opposition to a controversial proposed cap on the price of repackaged drugs in the workers' compensation system on Thursday and agreed to a legislative change that the group believes will ensure dispensing doctors can continue to treat injured workers.Following two weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations with the Florida Insurance Council, Associated Industries of Florida and the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Medical Association announced it is supporting House Bill 511.The bill, filed by Rep. ...