Ohio has led the way in fighting #PBMs, but Congress must step up to end their shell game for good.

Ohio patients & pharmacies have suffered long enough from #PBM greed. Congress must take action to ensure fair prescription pricing & transparency. pbmaccountability.org/post/pbm-accou…

When the top three #PBMs keep biosimilars off formularies (14 exclusions in 2022 alone), Ohio patients pay the price. Urge Congress to get #PBMreform over the finish line and ensure better access for Ohioans. xcenda.com/-/media/assets…

#PBMs have inserted themselves into every phase of the prescription drug chain using harmful reimbursement tactics like clawbacks. As a result independent pharmacies are closing down, and patients are suffering. Congress should pass #PBMreforms now: healthcareuncovered.substack.com/p/how-pbms-too…

ICYMI: New legislation in the Ohio Senate would stop health insurance companies from using copay accumulator programs that don’t count the discounts that Ohio patients receive to pay for prescriptions. washingtonexaminer.com/news/3418738/o…

Ohio's #PBM reform efforts show both the opportunities and challenges of drug price reform – lessons for the Trump administration and Congress as they try to enact sweeping changes to the healtcare system. Read more here: healthcareuncovered.substack.com/p/case-study-o…

ICYMI OH legislators understand the need to reform - not expand - the #340B program as #PBMs will continue to find ways to exploit this program. Thanks to Senator Stephen A. Huffman, Speaker Matt Huffman, Senator Rob McColley, for prioritizing meaningful reforms. More here: pbmaccountabilityoh.org/post/pbm-accou…

The House #PBM Reform Act includes important provisions that would drive down prescription drug prices. Thank you to the bipartisan legislators for introducing this crucial legislation. buddycarter.house.gov/news/documents…

ICYMI: Recent report from AMA adds to growing concern over anticompetitive harm resulting from low competition and high vertical integration in the #PBM industry. This report details the need for meaning #PBM Reform. ama-assn.org/press-center/a…

A recent study out of USC Schaeffer shows #PBMs engage in broad formulary exclusions of specialty drugs that make it harder for chronic disease patients to get the treatment that works best for them. Read more here: schaeffer.usc.edu/research/ms-dr…

Ohio has been a national leader in exposing #PBM abuses and standing up for patients. Still, major challenges remain, especially when it comes to the 340B Drug Pricing program. New blog highlights how PBMs are taking advantage of the 340B program here: pbmaccountabilityoh.org/post/ohio-figh…

Three #PBM reform bills that have been introduced into the Ohio Legislature this year would bring PBMs under direct regulatory scrutiny and promote fairness for independent pharmacies. Read more here: bipc.com/ohio-legislatu…

Rite Aid closures, the "latest blow to pharmacy access after years of complaints by independent and small-chain pharmacies," are due to #PBMs "sucking out all the profits. Ohio patients deserve #PBMreforms "ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/13/aft…

"PBMs don’t just steer patients away though, the same FTC reports show #PBMs also impose unpredictable retroactive fees on independent pharmacies." New story in RealClearHealth details the dire need to pass #PBM reform now. realclearhealth.com/articles/2025/…

The PBM Accountability Project of Ohio brings together leaders across the state to help ensure that Ohioans aren’t overpaying for the prescription medicines they need. Read more about how #PBMs are driving up costs and the policy solutions to fix it: pbmaccountabilityoh.org

ICYMI: New report out of Hunterbrook perfectly calls out the #PBM #GPO schemes that drive up Rx prices, highlighting Dave Yost efforts to prevent predatory practices. Read the full report here: hntrbrk.com/pbmgpo/

OH: This recent study by USC Schaeffer shows why #PBMreform matters for Ohioans, revealing highly concentrated markets nationally across Medicaid, Medicare Part D, & commercial insurance. schaeffer.usc.edu/research/pbm-m…

After years of attempts by lawmakers in Ohio and other states, recent federal #PBMreforms are a major step forward in progress and provide real promise to fair reimbursements for independent pharmacies and lower costs for patients in OH. Read more: ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/fed…

According to Forbes’ Joshua Cohen, “PBMs can and will impose new or raised clinical service fees to make up for lost revenue.” More reason for additional #PBMreforms to lower patient costs. Read more: modernhealthcare.com/insurance/mh-p…

Even after Ohio’s 2019 spread pricing ban, PBMs adjusted their business models to recoup funds, says expert Antonio Ciaccia . Similar stories are playing out in MI, PA and TX. Stronger #PBMreform and regulation must happen now. Read more: modernhealthcare.com/politics-regul…