New Bipartisan Bill From Rep. Carter Aims to Crack Down on PBMs

New Bipartisan Bill from Rep. Carter Aims to Crack Down on Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-Ga.) introduced the PBM Reform Act last week, which seeks to crack down on pharmacy benefit manager practices.The bill has bipartisan support and was co-sponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), Greg Murphy (R-N.C.), Deborah Ross (D-N.C.), Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.), Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas), Rick Allen (R-Ga.), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), John Rose (R-Tenn.), Derek Tran (D-Calif.…

New Bipartisan Bill from Rep. Carter Aims to Crack Down on PBMs

A bill introduced by Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter would ban PBMs’ use of spread pricing in Medicaid, among other reforms. The post New Bipartisan Bill from Rep. Carter Aims to Crack Down on PBMs appeared first on MedCity News.

Innovation That Puts Patients First

Every year, like clockwork, drug prices go up. For many patients, those increases aren’t just numbers on a chart; they’re real barriers to getting the care they need. That’s where pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) come in, helping to mitigate the financial pressures and barriers to access that come with high drug prices. PBMs’ core mission is simple: Help health plan sponsors manage and reduce drug costs for patients. We know the impact that high…

Carter Introduces PBM Reform Bill That Includes 340B ‘Spread Pricing’ Reporting - 340B Report

U.S. Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-Ga.) recently led a bipartisan group of nearly a dozen U.S. House lawmakers in introducing pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform legislation that includes 340B “spread pricing” reporting and accountability provisions stripped from the newly enacted reconciliation budget.

Q&A: Congressman Highlights PBM Reform Bill

Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) champions the PBM Reform Act of 2025, aiming to enhance drug price transparency and empower pharmacists in healthcare delivery.

Congressional leaders Carter and Harshbarger explain PBM Reform Act at ideaShare 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — During Saturday’s general session at ideaShare 2025 conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center here, pharmacists led the conversation on public policy and advocacy. The session was highlighted by a compelling fireside chat that was moderated by McKesson vice president for U.S. government affairs Matt Williams and featured U.S. Reps. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R., Ga.) and Diana Harshbarger (R., Tenn.), both of w…