section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

pharmacy benefit managers are key players, or should be, in alleviating patients' financial burden at the pharmacy counter

PBMs make more money when a drug's list price increases, while patients bear the financial burden.

High list prices hurt patients who must pay these prices. If list prices were lower, out-of-pocket payments based on list prices would be lower and more affordable.

it would be better for patients if the supply chain was delinked from list prices

patients would be better off if PBMs and other supply chain entities were paid flat fees

This level of concentration gives these PBMs market power over data, drug coverage, and contracting--80 percent.

I am extremely pleased that the Senate will be voting shortly to confirm Ambassador Richard Verma to be the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources at the Department of State. This role is one of the most critical positions…

patients would be better off if PBMs and other supply chain entities were paid flat fees

The hyper-consolidation, with little to no regulatory oversight, creates inappropriate negotiating leverage that discourages competition and makes it difficult to achieve transparency, affordability, and timely access for patients.

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…