skinny.

Latest / Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Talarico and Cuban Target Healthcare Monopolies | Texas News

Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico is unveiling a bold new plan to slash prescription drug and healthcare costs by dismantling what he calls “big medicine monopolies,” teaming up with billionaire Mark Cuban for a major rollout this Saturday in Fort Worth. Targeting the consolidation of hospitals, insurers, and pharmacy benefit managers—three giants controlling most prescriptions and hospital beds—Talarico’s strategy includes banning hidden pricing, boosting generics, and capping out-of-pocket expenses. With healthcare affordability ranking second only to cost of living among Texans’ top…

The skinny

The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.