PBMs
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) are third-party administrators of prescription drug programs for health plans. They are under increasing government scrutiny. This health industry sector that has seen significant consolidation and some PBMs now have larger revenue than big drug manufacturers. Their role in the price and availability of certain medications has attracted the attention of both the House and the Senate, and here STAT covers the latest issues on pharmacy benefit management.
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STAT Plus: House committees strike deal on health transparency, PBM reform package
STAT Plus: Blue Shield of California overhauls drug pricing operation — by adding more vendors
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