House committee advances Turner PBM bill to set per-prescription fees and boost transparency The House Insurance Committee on April 1 reported House Bill 938 with amendments. Sponsor Rep. Jim Turner said the bill would set a per-prescription administration fee, require uniform reimbursement and rebate pass-through, and create a reverse-auction option for procurement; opponents warned of higher premiums and legal preemption risks.

House Bill 938 is set to revolutionize pharmacy benefit management in Louisiana by making fees more transparent and potentially cutting costs, but critics warn of looming price hikes and legal hurdles.

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Committee advances PBM reform bill tied to transparency measure; industry warns of higher costs Senate Bill 387, amended to require PBM audits, fiduciary duties, rebate pass‑through and limits on PBM compensation models, was reported out by the Senate Insurance Committee April 1. PBMs and industry groups warned the changes could raise premiums and create legal risks; sponsors argued reforms protect patients and independent pharmacies.

The Senate Insurance Committee has just advanced a groundbreaking bill aimed at reforming pharmacy benefit managers, but the industry warns it could lead to higher costs for patients.

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Louisiana Pharmacy Benefit Manager Council Discusses Transparency and Medicaid Changes Council reviews PBM rebate reports and Medicaid single PBM transition update.

Louisiana's Senate Council is taking bold steps to regulate pharmacy benefit managers, aiming to boost transparency and lower drug costs for residents.

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Louisiana enacts Act 474 to improve pharmacy benefit manager transparency and accountability Act 474 bans spread pricing and mandates PBMs pass through rebates to health plans.

Louisiana's groundbreaking Act 474 is set to revolutionize pharmacy benefit manager practices by banning spread pricing and ensuring transparency for patients and healthcare providers alike!

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Cost Plus Drug Company stresses transparency in pricing to combat pharmaceutical industry scams Mr. Alexander Oshmyansky presents Cost Plus Drug Company's innovative pricing model to reduce medication costs.

Alexander Oshmyansky reveals how his company is revolutionizing drug pricing and fighting against pharmaceutical industry scams to make medications affordable for all.

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Senate reviews amendments to enhance transparency in pharmacy benefit management Senator Bass presents amendments aimed at improving transparency and reducing drug costs.

Louisiana's Senate Insurance Committee just took a bold step toward transforming pharmacy benefit managers by adopting amendments that promise greater transparency and fairer reimbursement for local pharmacies.

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Louisiana House approves HB 264 for pharmacy benefit manager transparency reforms Bill mandates transparency and fair reimbursement practices for pharmacy benefit managers in Louisiana

Louisiana just took a bold step towards healthcare reform by approving a bill that demands transparency and fairness from pharmacy benefit managers!

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