Employers urged to engage as pharmacy benefit laws multiply (Sponsored)
Lawmakers are turning up the heat on pharmacy benefit managers, with more than 1,500 bills introduced this year targeting drug costs, utilization rules and pharmacy networks. In the latest episode of Podnosis, Wes Hill, senior director at RxBenefits, said rising drug prices and pressure from constituents are driving the surge. While federal movement has been limited, states are advancing legislation at a rapid pace, creating new compliance challenges for PBMs and plan sponsors.
Hill said employers—who shoulder much of the cost of pharmacy benefits—need to make their voices heard…
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