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Lawmakers Target Prescription Costs, Boost Transparency for Patients

3/14/2025

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Mississippi lawmakers have taken a bold step by passing a bill to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), aiming to boost transparency and safeguard patients and independent pharmacists from unfair practices. Meanwhile, Connecticut's bipartisan task force has introduced House Bill 7192, targeting rising prescription drug costs and advocating for greater affordability. Together, these efforts signal a commitment to protecting consumers in the healthcare landscape.

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Mississippi lawmakers have taken a bold step by passing a bill to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), aiming to boost transparency and safeguard patients and independent pharmacists from unfair practices. Meanwhile, Connecticut's bipartisan task force has introduced House Bill 7192, targeting rising prescription drug costs and advocating for greater affordability. Together, these efforts signal a commitment to protecting consumers in the healthcare landscape.