In Review: Last week, the independent pharmacy industry pressed legislative leaders to hold a hearing on pharmacy closures, with PBM practices being the focus of the cause. Coincidentally, PCMA received and responded to a press inquiry surrounding this subject. At
In Review: PCMA presented to the Michigan House Insurance Committee on June 25 talking about the value proposition of PBMs. Committee member questions focused on reducing the costs for patients, transparency, and the 340B program. If you have any questions,
In Review: Last week, PCMA and a member company met with the following 13 legislative offices in Lansing. With the exception of Representative Curt VanderWall (R), who chairs the House Health Committee, all legislators sit on the insurance committee within
In Review: Last week, PCMA and a member company met with the following 13 legislative offices in Lansing. With the exception of Representative Curt VanderWall (R), who chairs the House Health Committee, all legislators sit on the insurance committee within
Up Next: Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) will deliver her State of the State address on Wednesday, February 26. No details of the speech have been released, but there is always the possibility of health care costs being brought up. PCMA
In Review: The lame duck session ended when sine die went into effect on December 31, 2024. During the lame duck session, legislation moved quickly and with very little notice. For example, SB 738, a bill mandating coverage of gene
In Review: The legislature concluded its spring calendar session on June 26 and is now in summer recess. Currently, there are a few days scheduled in September before they break for the general election. PCMA continues to monitor various proposals
In Review: This week, three bills that PCMA is monitoring had legislative action taken on them. The first, House Bill 4890, relating to insulin manufacturing, had a substitute amendment adopted, and received a favorable vote out of the committee by
In Review: Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) Department of Health and Human Services Budget was released late last week. Nothing in the budget that impacted PBMs was included. PCMA will continue to monitor the budget process for any new developments. If you
In Review: Last Thursday, April 18, the House Health Policy held a hearing on HB 5013 and HB 5435, both mandating coverage for contraceptives. Stakeholders worked with the authors of the bill to offer substitute amendments that mitigate each bill
