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The Role and Practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
This chapter of the podcast delves into the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the healthcare system, discussing their negotiation of lower prices, the scrutiny they face, and the ongoing debate about rebates in the pharmaceutical industry. It also explores the consolidation of the PBM market and the influence these companies have over drug availability. The chapter highlights the financial ties of actors in the pharmaceutical industry to a drug's list price and the bipartisan interest in regulating this space.
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