Researchers analyzed 76 VBID plans and their effect on medication adherence for more than 274,000 patients.
Studying VBID plan factors independently, researchers found the percentage of adherence increased for plans that provided more benefits (1.4 percent), restricted prescription benefits to mail orders (1.5 percent), had co-pay tiers (3.3 percent), provided wellness programs (2 percent) and targeted at-risk populations (1.7 percent).
Analyzing these factors simultaneously, except the presence of co-pay tiers, medication adherence increased even more, up to 4.8 percent.
Researchers suggest insurance plans in the future can be restructured to increase medication adherence and identify other benefit designs and quality improvements.
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