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Talarico and Mark Cuban Unveil Plan to Break Health Monopolies

8/27/2026

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James Talarico (D) and Mark Cuban unveiled a plan to break up healthcare monopolies.
James Talarico presented the proposal at a Houston rally on March 2, 2026 before the primaries.
The plan aims to lower drug prices, reduce medical debt, and let doctors choose patient medication.
Talarico cited reports that hospital systems control 90% of beds and three pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) handle 80% of prescriptions.

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James Talarico (D) and Mark Cuban unveiled a plan to break up healthcare monopolies.
James Talarico presented the proposal at a Houston rally on March 2, 2026 before the primaries.
The plan aims to lower drug prices, reduce medical debt, and let doctors choose patient medication.
Talarico cited reports that hospital systems control 90% of beds and three pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) handle 80% of prescriptions.