A wide array of voices from across the country are calling on lawmakers to oppose recently reintroduced legislation, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act (S.127), which fundamentally misconstrues the role of pharmacy benefit companies, unfairly proposes to take away employers’
Misguided Legislation Targets Pharmacy Benefits That Save Employers and Patients an Average of $1,000 Per Person Each Year and Undermines Market Forces in Health Care In case you missed it, leading economic experts and competition watchdogs have overwhelmingly expressed concern
In case you missed it, a new PCMA Rx Research Corner blog highlighted the value employers find in their pharmacy benefit company relationships. As Congress considers passing misguided proposals in the new year that will undermine the critical flexibility and
(Washington, D.C.) — The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) is pleased to announce that Amy Bricker, RPh, president of Express Scripts, has assumed the role of chair of the PCMA Board of Directors. Prior to today’s announcement, Bricker held the
Employers hire pharmacy benefit companies to administer their pharmacy benefits. These relationships are characterized by choice, flexibility, and decision-making.
(Washington, D.C.) — Senior registered voters enrolled in Medicare Part D will be less likely to support the reelection of their members of Congress and presidential candidates if those elected officials back proposals eliminating prescription drug negotiations and price concessions
(Washington, D.C.) — As drugstore lobbyists descend on Albany today, it is important to highlight how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) advocate for consumers and health plan sponsors in the fight to keep prescription drugs accessible and affordable. It is equally
Using data from CMS, we see increases in the average plan contract-level beneficiary adherence to hypertension medication. Gains in adherence translates to real people staying on their medications and having better health outcomes.
The Medicare Prescription Drug Rebate Rule PCMA Urges Congress to Permanently Repeal Rebate Rule This Year The Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit provides our nation’s seniors with affordable drug coverage, which is more important now than ever. The rebate
As Congress reviews legislation targeting Americans’ pharmacy benefits, Members of Congress are raising concerns about the unintended risks of significantly increasing drug costs. In case you missed it, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) discusses recent legislation advanced by the Senate’s HELP
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