In Review: PCMA and member companies continue to share concerns with lawmakers about House Amendment Item 295 #1h, which prohibits PBMs that have pharmacies licensed in VA from participating in the state’s Medicaid program. PCMA is cautiously optimistic that this
In Review: This week, each legislative house published its budget amendments. Since there are differences between the two houses, the budget will now go to a conference committee. Of concern is House Amendment Item 295 #1h, which prohibits PBMs that
In Review: Senate Bill 642, relating to white bagging, and while narrowing the scope of the bill down, it still has a fiscal impact, and is likely to be sent to the House Appropriations Committee to be reviewed. PCMA and
In Review: Senate Bill 642, relating to white bagging, did have an amendment that addressed some of the concerns with the bill. PCMA and member companies will be discussing these changes and whether more changes are needed at this time.
In Review: The House version of the delinking bill, HB 830, was passed out of the subcommittee this week with the identical amendment that was added to the Senate version of the bill, which makes delinking optional for payers. During
In Review: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor held a public hearing on Monday, January 26. PCMA and member companies worked together to successfully defeat a Republican delinking bill, SB 413, and a Republican omnibus anti-PBM kitchen sink bill,
In Review: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor will have a public hearing on Monday, January 26. The notice listed 35 bills to be heard, which include: SB 669 – A delinking bill from Senator Aaron Rouse (D) SB
In Review: PCMA has identified 11 priority bills that have been introduced. The top-priority bill PCMA is working on is HB 830, which is Governor Abigail Spanberger’s (D) legislative vehicle for PBM reform that includes delinking language. PCMA and member
In Review: Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) is expected to announce PBM legislative initiatives as part of her health care priority rollout this week. Likely provisions include: Restrictions on patient steering Sharing rebate savings – likely, point-of-sale rebate mandate Restrictions on clawbacks
In Review: The Virginia Joint Committee on Health Care released its “Access To Pharmacy Services In Virginia”. The study presented the following policy options to the legislature for consideration during the upcoming general assembly. Option: Submit a budget amendment to
