In Review: The legislative session concluded on March 7, with the approval of ESSB 5213 (spread pricing, mail order, and network pharmacies) and the failure of SB 5445 (POS rebates). Currently, ESSB 5213 awaits gubernatorial action, while SB 5445 (POS rebates) failed to advance in the 2024 committee. These legislative developments underscore the evolving political landscape, where employers, plans, and unions worked to oppose and mitigate the impact of these bills with mixed success.
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