Employer, Pharmacy Advocates Applaud DOL Final Rule on PBMs
The Department of Labor finalized a rule that seeks to bring more transparency into PBM compensation.
Will the Arkansas PBM Law Survive A Judge’s Rejection?
A judge recently blocked an Arkansas law that would have banned PBMs from owning and operating pharmacies in the state. Although the state plans to appeal, one expert says the law likely has no future.
The Hidden Administrative Tasks Draining Small Practices
Small practices play a critical role in healthcare delivery, but they cannot continue to absorb ever-increasing administrative demands without consequences.
Which Issues Do Healthcare Leaders Want RFK Jr. to Address?
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Healthcare leaders hope he addresses issues relating to health coverage, drug costs and more.
Can changing rebate rules stop the ‘carousel’ of insulin pricing hikes?
At an event during the annual American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions in San Francisco, representatives from PBM, health plan, drug manufacturing and patient advocacy groups came together to discuss the causes of increasing insulin prices and potential solutions to the problem.
PBM practices harm care for cancer patients, oncology professional group says
In a position statement, ASCO said PBM practices can result in medication dispensing errors, harm physicians' ability to treat patients and drive up costs.