Trump’s FTC Is Eliminating the Intermediaries
Prescription Drug Pricing and PBM Regulations Three major companies play a significant role in determining the cost of prescription medications for Americans. Pharmacy benefit management (PBM) firms—specifically Express Scripts, CVS Caremark, and UnitedHealth’s OptumRx—manage about 80% of prescriptions written in the U.S. These PBMs act as intermediaries between doctors and pharmacists, often receiving “kickbacks” from […]
Pharmacy intermediaries are not to blame for issues in health care — the federal government is responsible.
Rethinking Government’s Role in Healthcare Reform It’s time to stop pretending that the same government which contributed to the mess can fix the healthcare system. For many years, Americans have dealt with increasing healthcare costs, dwindling access, and a growing sense of frustration. Recently, various stakeholders, including some senators, the Federal Trade Commission, and certain […]