Capitol Conversations: Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) Reform

We focused on the urgent need for comprehensive PBM reform.

Panelists shared insights from the patient, federal legislative, media and ethical PBM perspective — covering everything from the employer’s role to state-level differences and real-world patient impact.

A key takeaway? Patient advocacy groups and NGOs are the most trusted messengers — and essential to driving education, dialogue and reform.

Moderator: Meg Eckenroad, Senior Advisor, Health Policy, Innovation and Technology, HealthyWomen

Panelists:

Blake K. Thelander, Legislative Director, U.S. House of Representatives — Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01)

Charles Husser, Federal Affairs Manager, the Arthritis Foundation

Mike Stancil, Vice President of Strategic Alliances, AffirmedRx

Jerry Rogers, Editor, RealClearPolicy

For more on why PBM reform matters and what comes next, read our op-ed: https://lnkd.in/e5mRS4zR