Empower Patients

Coalition of patients and neighborhood pharmacists increasing access to affordable medication through efforts to rein in prescription drug middlemen, or PBMs.

[Empower Patients @EmpowerFL]

"There is a critical need to hold PBMs’ feet to the fire and ensure they will comply with the impending patient-focused changes to their corporate business operations." - #EMPOWERPatients member and
@TheFPARx EVP/CEO Helen Sairany

https://t.co/UB6WrZF1DC

[Empower Patients @EmpowerFL]

Thank you, @GovRonDeSantis, Sen. @jasonbrodeur, and Rep. Linda Chaney for championing the Prescription Drug Reform Act this session!

[Empower Patients @EmpowerFL]

“Our bold governor and legislators on both sides of the aisle are finally making it clear to PBMs: In Florida, patients come first.” — #EMPOWERPatients member and @TheFPARx EVP/CEO Helen Sairany

https://t.co/jWA3N2csNL

[Florida Politics @Fla_Pol]

ICYMI: Who had a successful #Session?

@AARPFL — @AFPFlorida — @EmpowerFL — @FarmShareFL

And that's just a start!

Check out the complete list of winners and losers coming out of #Florida's 2023 Legislative Session

https://t.co/bCCYYYZoEd

#FlaPol

[Empower Patients @EmpowerFL]

Happy Sine Die! With the passage of the Prescription Drug Reform Act this session, we can celebrate an exciting victory for patients and independent pharmacists across the state.

[Ron DeSantis @GovRonDeSantis]

Today, I signed legislation that will empower Floridians to make more choice when it comes to prescription drugs.

By increasing transparency in the prescription drug market, we will hold prescription drug middlemen – so-called pharmacy benefit managers – and Big Pharma accountable.

[Empower Patients @EmpowerFL]

Thank you, @GovRonDeSantis! 👏

[Empower Patients @EmpowerFL]

"We are proud to see this pro-consumer and pro-small business bill become law under the governor’s signature." – #EMPOWERPatients member and @TheFPARx EVP/CEO Helen Sairany

Read more here: https://t.co/nZ7ML80ckF

[Ron DeSantis @GovRonDeSantis]

Governor DeSantis signs legislation to increase prescription drug price transparency.

https://t.co/gwxjt7zXe1

[Florida House Majority Office @FLGOPMajority]

House passes one of the nation's most comprehensive pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms to protect patients and small businesses from PBM influence over the prescription drug coverage market. Thank you, Rep. Linda Chaney, for your leadership!

[Empower Patients @EmpowerFL]

When discussing PBMs, "clawbacks" are referenced a lot – but what are they? @GovRonDeSantis explained how they raise the cost of drugs:

[Empower Patients @EmpowerFL]

#EMPOWER Patients member and @TheFPARx President Dr. Helen Sairany expertly explains the real issue with PBMs.

Read her op-ed here: https://t.co/dJq0wmoHOa

[Empower Patients @EmpowerFL]

HB 1509 passed unanimously in its final House committee!

#EMPOWERPatients member/@TheFPARx EVP/CEO Helen Sairany thanked bill sponsor Rep. Linda Chaney for her hard work and "prioritizing patients’ health and wellbeing above all else."

Read more here: https://t.co/d7Fwl04g7h

[Debbie Mayfield @debbie_mayfield]

Pharmacy Benefit Managers have exploited vulnerable patients long enough! Today, we put #PatientsFirst by bringing much-needed transparency to the prices we pay at the counter and expanding care options for all Floridians. @FLSenate

[Florida Senate @FLSenate]

Today the Senate unanimously passed SB 1550 by Senator @jasonbrodeur to increase transparency and lower prescription drug prices, protecting consumers and small businesses.

[Jason Brodeur @jasonbrodeur]

Good things for Floridians who need more access to and lower cost of healthcare.

[Empower Patients @EmpowerFL]

Sen. @jasonbrodeur's SB 1550 passed in the Florida Senate today!

#EMPOWERPatients member/@TheFPARx EVP/CEO Helen Sairany says, "...we are now one step closer to implementing meaningful pharmacy benefit manager reform in Florida."

Read more here: https://t.co/Cm91ecuFYa

[Empower Patients @EmpowerFL]

Thank you, Sen. @jasonbrodeur!

[Florida Politics @Fla_Pol]

Pharmacy changes inch closer to passing in the Senate

Reporting by @christinesexton

https://t.co/OoJP0Uv2iN

#FlaPol

[Florida Politics @Fla_Pol]

Poll shows Florida voters support PBM regulation

https://t.co/xAK6C6HQ0x

#FlaPol

[Empower Patients @EmpowerFL]

As reported by the @AmerMedicalAssn, vertical integration limits patient choice and increases their out-of-pocket costs.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/s3BWnNWon5

[Empower Patients @EmpowerFL]

How can we increase accountability and transparency among PBMs, anyway? @GovRonDeSantis has had a thoughtful and thorough plan from the start: