MB @baxterdc

Health Care Policy Tweets are my own. Washington, DC Joined November 2012

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MB @baxterdc

6 days ago

FTC resumes against large PBMs on insulin - next action - April 2026 ftc.gov/system/files/f…

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Jeremy Counts @HokiePharmacist

4 weeks ago

CVS getting slapped for reimbursing their own pharmacies more in Illinois and giving pharmacies little to no dispensing fees idoi.illinois.gov/content/dam/so…

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Prescription drug prices in the U.S. are sky-high - and one reason may surprise you. @PresAmerMed explains the new findings from an AMA report on the structure of the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry and how it drives up costs and limits patient choice. Access the full…

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American Pharmacists Association @pharmacists

a month ago

APhA applauds @LeaderJohnThune & @MarkWarner introducing the Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act to reimburse pharmacists' testing & treating common respiratory conditions in rural & underserved communities & calls on Congress for action! ow.ly/fvTn50WvhVo

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Adam J. Fein @DrugChannels

a month ago

🚨 𝐏𝐁𝐌 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐬 𝐢𝐧 2025 The three largest PBMs are excluding more medications than ever before: 🔹 842 single-source brand-name drugs (with no generic or biosimilar alternatives) 🔹 611 unique generics 🔹 37 unique biosimilars…

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Milken Institute @MilkenInstitute

2 months ago

As health systems face workforce strain, pharmacies are emerging as vital access points for community care. Our new report and interactive map explore how expanding pharmacy-based services could help close critical gaps in the U.S. health ecosystem. Read the "Advancing Health…

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American Pharmacists Association @pharmacists

2 months ago

APhA is pleased to join 9 CEOS of pharmacist and & pharmacy organizations in support of pharmacist @AlexAdamsRPh of Idaho to be Assistant Secretary for Family Support, Department of Health and Human Services @ today's @SenFinance hearing #forpharmacy ow.ly/9PEx50WueYh

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Jeremy Counts @HokiePharmacist

3 months ago

Virginia military families are being forced to Express Scripts' terrible mail order pharmacy and taxpayers are on the hook paying wildly inflated prices. Our military families deserve better. The country deserves better. #AuditTricare

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Adam J. Fein @DrugChannels

3 months ago

ICYMI: The FDA granted yet another extension for Florida's drug importation program: drugch.nl/43Btc7y Alas, Canadian importation is a fantasy solution that costs more & undermines U.S. supply chain security. Florida taxpayers have already paid $50M+ for this boondoggle.

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KP, Pharm.D. @kpharmd12

3 months ago

According to opponent statement made by @pcmanet for the Ohio Budget bill: “The ODM commissioned study indicates no evidence of cost savings, despite the corresponding ODM memo falsely claiming there is an SPBM savings” AND “The Milliman study commissioned by Ohio Medicaid…

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Josh Hawley @HawleyMO

3 months ago

Just had a great talk with President Trump about the Big, Beautiful Bill. He said again, NO MEDICAID BENEFIT CUTS

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Jeremy Counts @HokiePharmacist

4 months ago

CVS is trying to shift responsibility on reporting overpayments because the PBMs are getting busted for recouping a ton of money and not reporting it to plan sponsors.

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American Pharmacists Association @pharmacists

4 months ago

APhA urges Congress to ban PBM spread pricing & remove reconciliation provisions reducing pharmacy reimbursements, increasing admin costs, & leaving pharmacists to explain why Medicaid no longer covers prescribed medication @SpeakerJohnson @LeaderJohnThune ow.ly/QTbl50VXLoK

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Adam J. Fein @DrugChannels

4 months ago

My $0.02 via The Pink Sheet: #PBMs are changing their business model to evade legislative reforms targeting rebating practices. Meanwhile, employers and other plan sponsors are not pushing for rebate reforms. 👉 drugch.nl/4jJlsWQ

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American Pharmacists Association @pharmacists

4 months ago

@RepAshleyHinson cites APhA President @RandyMcDonough3’s Senate testimony: 200 pharmacy closures in Iowa since 2014 — 31 this year alone. She highlights Iowa’s PBM reforms & calls on @FTC to act and restore competition in health care. #forpharmacy

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American Pharmacists Association @pharmacists

4 months ago

In this week's #RxReport, APhA President Randy McDonough testifies before Congress, exposing the real-world harms of PBM practices—and advocating for essential federal reform. Learn more about how APhA is fighting for your #pharmacy. ow.ly/uVnk50VU05Q #forpharmacy

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American Pharmacists Association @pharmacists

4 months ago

APhA President, Randy McDonough testifies to keep pharmacy doors open before the Senate Judiciary Committee today #forpharmacy

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American Pharmacists Association @pharmacists

4 months ago

Tell Congress to Save Loans for Student Pharmacists! Click to have your voice heard! #forpharmacy ow.ly/RY1y50VOQs9

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Victoria Knight @victoriaregisk

4 months ago

Scoop: Got my hands on a list of the Medicaid menu of savings options that E&C is circulating, per lobbyists. No final policy decisions have been made yet, but an interesting look at what’s potentially on the table. axios.com/pro/health-car…