PBM Accountability Project of Florida

Bringing patient advocates, medical professionals, and other stakeholders together to help ensure that Floridians aren’t overpaying for prescription medicines.

[PBM Accountability Project of Florida @PBMprojectFL]

Two generic oncological drugs may have been the cause of an estimated $1.5 billion in annual Medicare overspending, all because of a classification scheme exploited by the Big 3 #PBMs. https://t.co/b2guFA0mCZ

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.@JamesUthmeierFL is launching a civil investigation into health care giant and #PBM CVS Caremark to see if the company is engaging in unfair market practices toward independent Florida pharmacies. Read more here: https://t.co/Pb3tweMDSH

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The @WSJ ed board highlights how the #340B program has become a transfer of tens of billions of dollars a year from drug companies and patients to hospitals and their pharmacy partners. Patients aren't seeing the savings. We need #340Breform Read more: https://t.co/Se6EW0pTVN

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Despite federal #PBMreforms looking to crackdown on profit-driven middlemen, #PBMs now look to make up lost revenue through new and inflated clinical services fees, continuing to artificially increase the cost of drugs for patients. Read more: https://t.co/btM86nBCV2

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“Florida’s 2023 reforms were an important first step. But [...] the national conversation around #PBM reform continues to evolve” writes @PeterSchorschFL in new article from @Fla_Pol, highlighting the need to continue #PBMreform efforts. Read More: https://t.co/ELohFszenN

[PBM Accountability Project of Florida @PBMprojectFL]

3 #PBMs dominate Medicaid Managed Care controlling almost 70% of retail prescriptions, new study from @USCSchaeffer finds, creating a highly concentrated market and illustrating why #PBMreform matters.
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"#PBMs’ anticompetitive and inflationary business practices are well-documented and lead to higher prices at the pharmacy counter." Op-ed in @RealClearHealth highlights the need for Congressional action on #PBMReform.https://t.co/TlyshWmGMT

[PBM Accountability Project of Florida @PBMprojectFL]

A recent study highlighted in @statnews shows UnitedHealth pays its own #PBM affiliated physician groups 17% more than outside ones. Congress, it is time to break up these consolodated healthcare giants and pass real #PBMreform. Read more here: https://t.co/5N45H87JK8

[PBM Accountability Project of Florida @PBMprojectFL]

"Insurers have crossed a line, and it’s time for Florida and the nation to push back." New op-ed from @DoctorDietrich highlights how insurers and #PBMs are getting in the way of the patient-provider relationship and impeding critical cancer care. https://t.co/ZostVeEe1O

[PBM Accountability Project of Florida @PBMprojectFL]

Rising drug costs as a result of #PBM greed are harming patients and forcing independent pharmacies to shut down. Learn more about the #PBM reform policy solutions that can lower Rx drug costs for American patients here: https://t.co/3q3kqm2DTu

[PBM Accountability Project of Florida @PBMprojectFL]

Employers face rising healthcare costs and specialty drug barriers. They have started to look for a strategic partner who’s transparent, proactive and is bringing solutions to them, changing the way the #PBM relationships are being formed. https://t.co/7w1CO1ulZE

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Twelve #PBMs have been found in violation of a rule requiring adequate reimbursements to pharmacies in Arkansas. This is why accountability and transparency for drug pricing middlemen in every state is crucial. Congress must act now. https://t.co/PvGbl5Cm7h

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“As #PBMs increasingly act in their own self-interest without transparency or accountability, drug prices rise and patients face health risks from cost prohibitive drug treatments," said @PresAmerMed. Congress take note, the time for #PBM reform is now. https://t.co/VZq4BYuCmL

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New bipartisan legislation from @RepBuddyCarter would de-link #PBM revenue from the list price of drugs. This is a major step forward in protecting patients' fair access to prescription drugs. Learn more here: https://t.co/NztdKve4r3

[PBM Accountability Project of Florida @PBMprojectFL]

New op-ed from @SarahHuckabee highlights her work in Arkansas in reining in #PBMs by banning anticompetetive practices that allowed #PBMs to dominate the Rx drug market. https://t.co/mhYW9swYJs

[PBM Accountability Project of Florida @PBMprojectFL]

Florida is one key state that has implemented new #PBM regulations with a “sweeping and very aggressive #PBM reform bill.” Read more about state efforts aiming to bring more disclosure and transparency to PBM practices here: https://t.co/psJ7nnlH1p

[PBM Accountability Project of Florida @PBMprojectFL]

"Congress should learn from Florida’s successful reforms and finally bring some relief to pharmacists and those we serve." New op-ed from Kevin Duane of @PanamaRxJax underscores why #PBMRefom can't wait. https://t.co/AYLijcZ8rk

[PBM Accountability Project of Florida @PBMprojectFL]

14 biosimilars were excluded from #PBM controlled formularies in 2022. It’s clear PBM tactics are hindering patient access to these affordable treatment options. Let’s demand #PBMreform. https://t.co/VwmxlfQB57

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The @FTC's lawsuit against the three largest #PBMs will continue after Chair Andrew Ferguson rejoins the case. This is a step in the right direction to hold #PBMs accountable. https://t.co/6qS4kU2JqN

[PBM Accountability Project of Florida @PBMprojectFL]

Florida seniors & families deserve relief from #PBM middlemen. Congress: It’s time to lower prescription drug costs and put patients first. Pass the bipartisan PBM reforms that were agreed upon last year: https://t.co/FxdqilppeN