House Labor and Commerce advances dozens of bills on health coverage, pharmacies and utilities; votes at a glance The House Committee on Labor and Commerce received subcommittee reports and advanced numerous measures including health insurance reforms, pharmacy benefit manager oversight, utility affordability and energy planning. Many bills were reported with substitutes or amendments and were either referred to appropriations or approved on recorded votes.

The House Committee on Labor and Commerce just advanced a wave of crucial bills aimed at transforming health coverage, pharmacy regulations, and utility management—setting the stage for significant changes ahead!

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Rep. Tlaib urges action on PBMs, presses committee to back 'Pharmacies Fight Back' measures Representative Rashida Tlaib warned committee members that opaque PBM practices are pushing independent pharmacies to close and urged support for the Pharmacies/Pharmacists Fight Back Act to boost transparency and protect community pharmacies.

Rep. Tlaib is sounding the alarm on pharmacy benefit managers, revealing their unchecked power is driving independent pharmacies to the brink of closure and creating "pharmacy deserts" across America.

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Pharmacy owner offers data to clarify prescription pricing concerns Pharmacy owner invites committee to review financial data on prescription pricing transparency.

A California pharmacy owner is challenging lawmakers to confront the hidden costs of prescription pricing that threaten independent pharmacies and patient care.

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Minnesota enacts contract rules for pharmacy benefit managers New regulations prohibit coercive pharmacy service practices by single pharmacy benefit managers.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 2669 is poised to revolutionize pharmacy benefit management by ensuring transparency and empowering patients with choice in their healthcare.

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Oklahoma Attorney General gains authority under Patient's Right to Pharmacy Choice Act Oklahoma Attorney General may enforce rules related to pharmacy benefits managers' compliance.

Oklahoma's House Bill 2048 could redefine patient rights and reshape the pharmaceutical landscape, but what does it mean for your access to medications?

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Congress examines PBM pricing practices impacting Michigan Medicaid and patient care Lawmakers seek transparency reforms to address costs and access issues in pharmacy benefit management.

Lawmakers are shining a spotlight on Pharmacy Benefit Managers, revealing how their practices have cost Michigan's Medicaid program over $64 million and jeopardized access to essential medications for families.

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