Becker's Healthcare January 2, 2025
Pharmacy benefit managers are coming under growing scrutiny as policymakers push for reforms to address their role in rising drug prices, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 30.
Here are four things to know:
- A recent bipartisan budget bill aimed at reforming PBM practices, including transparency and decoupling their compensation from drug rebates was scrapped after opposition from President-elect Donald Trump allies. While the reforms are no longer a part of the legislation, the issue remains on the table.
- Despite the bill’s failure, both Democrats and Republicans including President-elect Trump are increasingly critical of...
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