Diana Harshbarger: “Physicians are now being told by PBMs what they can and cannot prescribe for their patients.”

As a pharmacist for more than 30 years, I’ve seen how government-protected monopolies can drive up costs, stifle innovation, and ultimately leave patients paying the price.

It's outrageous that a health plan can cover sex-rejecting procedures but refuse to cover the restorative care patients need to address the harm they cause. That's not a fair deal for patients who want to restore healthy bodily function.

Congress should bring transparency, competition, and accountability to this process so providers, innovators, and patients all benefit from a more open and competitive system.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the spending reduction account), insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the…