Anthony Pudlo

Pharmacist, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Tennessee Pharmacists Association

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

Seeds planted yesterday create impact today 🌱

TPA’s past advocacy gave Tennessee the authority to audit PBMs—an essential tool behind our recent progress. #AdvocacyInAction

Help us keep growing advocacy for pharmacy. Donate today!
➡️ https://t.co/td34eIzVcK

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

Register for the next webinar in the Clinical Concepts: Resident CE Series on Thursday, May 14!

✨Topic: "Alpha-Gal Syndrome"
✨Presenter: Allison Edmondson, PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at Cookeville Regional Medical Center

Learn more and register at https://t.co/HMVT9b0Cna

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

It was Garrett’s first year with TPA—and after a successful session, we think he did a great job. What do you think? 😉

💙 Partnerships like this are made possible by contributions to TPA’s General Advocacy Fund. Donate today: https://t.co/td34eIzVcK #AdovacyInAction

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

⛳ Thank you to our 2026 sponsors for making today's Golf Classic possible!

Unable to golf this year? You can support the Tennessee Pharmacists Research & Education Foundation scholarship and leadership development programs at: https://t.co/M78qCQAJtz.

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

This morning, HB 1959 passed the House on a 86-7 vote. This bill prevents PBM ownership of pharmacies. As Senate passed it yesterday, the bill moves to the Governor for signature. We are grateful for the leadership of Rep. Rick Scarbrough! #PBMReform #PatientsOverProfits

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

TPA members, SB 2040 (Harshbarger)/HB 1959 (Scarbrough) is set for a final vote in both the Senate and House on the evening of Monday, April 20! It's not too late to engage on this important piece of legislation. #AdvocacyInAction #WeAreTNPharmacy

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

🌸 Spring into style and show your #TPA pride! 🌸

Time to refresh your wardrobe with fun tees, cozy hoodies, and gear that lets everyone know you’re part of the pharmacy family. 🛍️💊

Shop your favorites now: https://t.co/cDKxxxgXSh

[Anthony Pudlo @pudlo]

Full House vote set for Monday evening! Senate to vote likely on Tuesday.

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

TPA members, as the legislative is expected to approve the state budget tomorrow, SB 2040 and HB 1959 will up for vote in the Senate and House very soon! Check your email to engage on this important piece of legislation. #AdvocacyInAction #WeAreTNPharmacy

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

TPA members, as the legislative is expected to approve the state budget tomorrow, SB 2040 and HB 1959 will up for vote in the Senate and House very soon! Check your email to engage on this important piece of legislation. #AdvocacyInAction #WeAreTNPharmacy

[Anthony Pudlo @pudlo]

Proud to give back to @DrakeUniversity through #DrakeALLIN for the memories, friendships, mentorship, and support through school and beyond in my career. If Drake shaped you too, donate to the campaign today by Noon CT! https://t.co/4bodG6VCWX

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

Turn tax season into an opportunity to give back!Your support of TPREF helps fund student scholarships, develop pharmacy leaders, advance practice, and strengthen our profession.

Make a meaningful impact today:
Donate 👉 https://t.co/td34eIzVcK

#TPREF #TaxSeasonGiving

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

On February 20, 2026, Louisiana AG announced a $45M settlement with CVS Health, including allegations involving consumer communications on PBM‑related legislation. What other state have we also seen this tactic?? 🤔
#UnmaskTheMiddleman
🔗 https://t.co/ykVlxBD18J

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

Tennessee employers keep hearing that big PBMs save them money, yet premiums and drug costs keep rising. So… are employers really getting the best deal?

It’s time to unmask the middleman and demand real transparency from insurers and PBMs. #UnmaskTheMiddleman #PBMReform

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

Spread pricing = PBMs billing health plans more than they pay pharmacies and pocketing the “spread.” A TDCI audit showed Express Scripts kept $30M+ from TN employers in 2023. #UnmaskTheMiddleman #PBMReform

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

When a vertically integrated PBM controls reimbursements and audits its competitors, pharmacies across TN get squeezed—then offered a buyout.

Cut rates → create pressure → acquire competition.

Time to #UnmaskTheMiddleman! #PBMReform

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

Federal auditors uncovered $615M+ in overcharges tied to CVS Caremark’s PBM practices.
This is exactly why we must #UnmaskTheMiddleman and demand real transparency. Learn more here: https://t.co/ucGwDUhjEV

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

Vertical integration among insurers, PBMs & providers can limit competition and patient choice. Antitrust laws help keep markets fair, prevent abuse of power & protect consumers.
Healthcare should compete on quality, not control. #UnmaskTheMiddleman

[Speaker Cameron Sexton @CSexton25]

PBMs paying influencers $13,000 for a single video that’s coordinated to protect the PBMs vertical integration model - aka monopoly. This year, TN is working hard to break-up pharmacy monopolies, increase competition, improve access and protect the free-market. It’s time the PBMs return their rebates to the patient, not keep them as enhanced profits. @realDonaldTrump @mcuban @TruthRX @TNPharmacists

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

🔍 ICYMI: In July 2025, CVS’s Omnicare was hit with a $948.8M judgment after submitting millions of false claims to federal health programs. A whistleblower exposed how the “middleman” kept billing - long after prescriptions or patients were gone. #UnmaskTheMiddleman

[TN Pharmacists Association @TNPharmacists]

Why is UnitedHealthcare/OptumRx refusing to share required data with Tennessee auditors? Even without full cooperation, TDCI still found 18 findings + 5 observations, including unfair reimbursements and appeals violations. Learn more: https://t.co/qYLNGoTbPo
#UnmaskTheMiddleman