PBM Transparency Bill Passes House, But Reform Advocates Think Bigger
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Dec 14, 2023
In a move decried by the major PBM trade group but hailed by employer plan sponsors and a pro-reform coalition of smaller PBMs, the U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 11 passed legislation that would usher in a host of new transparency requirements for what has become a heavily criticized industry.
The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (H.R. 5378) passed on a 320-71 vote, but an uncertain fate awaits the measure in the Senate. The bill was initially due to be voted on in September but was tabled amid concerns over lawmakers’ support and the House’s focus at the time on passing a stopgap government spending package.
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