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fromMedCity News
6 days ago

Why CVS, Express Scripts Are Suing Over the Arkansas PBM Law - MedCity News

With Act 624 signed into law, the Arkansas legislature and governor are forcing 23 community pharmacies to close by January 1, 2026, including some of the very few that are open 24 hours; fire more than 500 local healthcare workers; erode access to specialized pharmacy care for the 10,000 Arkansas patients with serious conditions who rely on additional support; and increase the cost of Arkansas health benefits by millions of dollars each year.
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fromBKReader
2 months ago

Governor Hochul Launches DFS Connect to Tackle Soaring Drug Prices

DFS Connect is a new digital platform by NY's DFS to enhance transparency and efficiency in addressing prescription drug prices and Pharmacy Benefit Managers.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

Why are pharmacies closing? Hundreds have disappeared since PBM reform was abandoned

Pharmacy closures in the U.S. are heavily influenced by the failure to reform pharmacy benefit managers.
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fromMission Local
3 months ago

Amid latest rash of Walgreens closures, supe wants S.F. to look into 'cooperative pharmacies'

Walgreens closures in San Francisco prompt city-led initiative for pharmacy cooperatives to ensure community access.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

Why are pharmacies closing? Hundreds have disappeared since PBM reform was abandoned

Pharmacy closures in the U.S. are heavily influenced by the failure to reform pharmacy benefit managers.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Amid latest rash of Walgreens closures, supe wants S.F. to look into 'cooperative pharmacies'

Walgreens closures in San Francisco prompt city-led initiative for pharmacy cooperatives to ensure community access.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Bipartisan Lawmakers Seek to Break Up Giant Health Care Conglomerates

New bipartisan legislation seeks to prevent health insurers from owning pharmacies, targeting the monopolistic power of pharmacy benefit managers.
If enacted, this legislation could disrupt the current healthcare market dominated by a few conglomerates. The effort highlights ongoing concerns about drug pricing and transparency.
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