Value-based health care: provider integration
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
The process of procuring a new PBM and perhaps adopting a new pharmacy program design can be excruciatingly long, full of anticipated and unanticipated pitfalls and – if not thoughtfully and meticulously planned – can result...more
At a public meeting held on January 15, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) summarized the Second Interim Staff Report (Second Report) stemming from its investigation into pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their...more