On episode 50 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Mark Cuban to discuss why prescription drug prices in the U.S. remain so high and what can be done to fix the system. Cuban explains how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) shape drug pricing behind the scenes and why he believes the current structure is fundamentally broken. The conversation also dives into his efforts to disrupt the industry through Cost Plus Drugs and bring transparent pricing to consumers.
00:00 - Intro
02:05 - The Problems with the Healthcare Industry
08:50 - How PBMs Actually Work
22:26 - Cost Plus Drugs
31:20 - The Impact Cost Plus Drugs Has Had in the Industry
33:40 - Cost Plus Wellness
37:53 - Hopes For Growth
40:18 - What Mark's Learned From the Mavericks and Shark Tank
42:30 - Mark's Thoughts on Today's Market
46:10 - The Message Mark Wants People To Know About Cost Plus Drugs
47:03 - Outro
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