In Review: PCMA and member companies held meetings with Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell (R) and Senator Dewayne Pemberton (R) in Oklahoma last week to discuss current legislative issues; along with the implications of a potential Mulready appeal to the Supreme Court. Lt. Governor Pinnell focused on the economic development impact of a Mulready Appeal and expressed interest in exploring this issue further. Oklahoma Families for Affordable Health Care (OFAHC) has released the results of a recent poll, with efforts underway to secure earned media placements. Julie McKone, OFAHC’s Executive Director, made a presentation to the Chamber of Commerce leadership highlighting the poll results. The results underscore Oklahoma voters’ interest in lower costs over almost every other policy concern. You can see the full poll results here: Poll Shows Voters Don’t Want Government Interference in Healthcare (okfahc.com)

Up Next: The Attorney General’s office is advancing regulations under Chapter 45, focusing on Pharmacy Benefit Management Compliance and Enforcement. Stakeholders’ comments are due by February 16, with a public hearing scheduled for the same day at 1:30 PM. Peter Fjelstad has circulated a draft comment letter for review. Members are requested to provide feedback on this draft no later than Wednesday, February 7, ensuring comprehensive input into the regulatory process. The legislative session convened last week.

If you have any questions, please contact Melodie Shrader at mshrader@pcmanet.org.