In a first-of-its-kind move, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has enacted legislation prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers ("PBMs") from owning or operating pharmacies within the state. The law—Act 624—takes effect...more
5/29/2025
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Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) ,
Prescription Drugs ,
State and Local Government ,
State Legislatures ,
Vertical Integration
A federal jury in Las Vegas has convicted Eduardo "Eddie" Lopez, a former executive of a home healthcare staffing company, on charges of wage-fixing and wire fraud. The conviction marks the first successful jury verdict for...more
4/24/2025
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Antitrust Violations ,
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Criminal Prosecution ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
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Fraud ,
Healthcare ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Sherman Act ,
Wage-Fixing ,
Wire Fraud