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What are pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and why we need reform?

PBM reform focuses on increasing transparency, ensuring savings reach patients and maintaining fair access to medications.

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In PBM market, competition is hard to come by

AMA analysis details low competition in a market that is drawing scrutiny from Congress and regulators.

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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.

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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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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.

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Aug. 1, 2025: National Advocacy Update

No Surprises Act Enforcement Act introduced with AMA support and more in the latest National 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.

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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.

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PBM markets are at risk of harming patients

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

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