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A handful of PBMs have nearly 70% share in 3 product markets

New evidence sheds light on the need for more transparency and oversight of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) policies and practices. Learn more.

Access to Care
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Unchecked power in PBM industry puts patients at risk of harm

The combination of low competition among pharmacy benefit managers and high vertical integration with insurers poses significant risk for patients.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Aug. 1, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on pharmacy benefit managers under scrutiny

Pharmacy Benefit Managers under scrutiny and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Aug. 1, 2025: State Advocacy Update

AMA and ASCO release white and brown bagging issue brief and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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These 4 big names are the largest PBMs in the U.S.

Four PBMs have two-thirds of the market, says new AMA report. More transparency, accountability are needed.

Access to Care
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PBM markets are at risk of harming patients

New AMA analysis details low PBM competition, high vertical integration with insurers.

Press Releases
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Physicians will get their day in court to challenge insurer price-fixing

Court denies request to dismiss lawsuit alleging MultiPlan violates antitrust law. AMA says “ending this conspiracy” would be good for patients, doctors.

Judicial Advocacy
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State advocacy

Download an Advocacy Resource Center brochure PDF to learn how the AMA is relentlessly working to advance important state legislative issues that protect patients and physicians.

State Advocacy
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AMA applauds court decision allowing lawsuit against MultiPlan to proceed

AMA is fighting in the courts to restore fair reimbursements.

Press Releases