In the wake of the Supreme Court decision on Rutledge vs. PCMA, states have introduced legislation threatening ERISA pre-emption for employer-sponsored health plans. More
The California vs. Texas case before the U.S. Supreme Court could help determine the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and could lead to one of several different results. More
If ERISA pre-emption is not upheld for self-funded ERISA plans using PBMs to administer prescription drug benefits, we believe the implications may create unsustainable complexity and cost... More
With a slate of bills trying to tackle rising drug prices, CVS Health advocates for those that could help increase competition and lower drug prices; others may limit private sector choice... More
Solutions such as POS rebates and $0 copay drug lists can lower costs for plans and consumers, while a one-size-fits-all approach could lead to unintended consequences, and higher costs. More
Proposed HHS rule would eliminate rebates PBMs negotiate for Part D plans and MCOs, and may eventually affect all plans. Manufacturers would retain 15% of rebates currently negotiated and... More
As health care costs continue to rise and demand for primary care providers outpaces supply, pharmacists are increasingly on the front lines of care utilizing their clinical skills to help... More