PBM reform is a huge win in the continuing resolution. "We're taking the middlemen outta healthcare, which will dramatically drive down the cost of medication for Americans." - Speaker Mike Johnson

@SpeakerJohnson Then why did you included in a crap bill???? Seems everyone would want credit for it in its own bill.

@SpeakerJohnson If PBM is such a win, then it should have no problem passing all by itself and not part of an omnibus. Also, it should not be used to prop up other crap that would not pass in an open session.

@SpeakerJohnson It is the amnesty and immunity for Deep State crimes hidden in the bill and the $70k pay raise and Billions for Ukraine we can't have. #killthebill

@SpeakerJohnson B💩

@SpeakerJohnson Good to hear @SpeakerJohnson talking about PBM reform. Good job @LIPAPharmacy !!!

@SpeakerJohnson Taking the middle man out of medications can wait 60 days VOTE NO ON THE CR. A shutdown is a good thing. @RepBuddyCarter

It really isn’t the win they are claiming. And honestly, I feel like they only added what they did as a constellation prize… ‘We get 40% pay raise. And, outside of one part, we put the final nail in the coffin on YOUR healthcare. But it’s okay, we also made sure we aren’t stuck with it!’

@SpeakerJohnson Cool. Create a single item bill for it.

@SpeakerJohnson Total BS!!

It's easy to talk big, but let's see what happens when you control all three levels of government and take on the giant #PBMs that dictate how prescription drugs are sold to American consumers. No one has made any meaningful changes in this industry. The major PBMs—CVS/Aetna, United/Optum, Cigna/Express Scripts, and now Humana, along with various Blue Cross Blue Shield franchises—generate over 70% of their net profits from selling prescription drugs at inflated prices. They have effectively driven half of the independent pharmacies in America out of business by using their PBM power to divert profitable medications to their own mail-order pharmacies. They inflate prices by demanding hefty rebates from manufacturers, forcing those companies to raise their prices for everyone else. In return for their cooperation, they offer a little cash back to large corporate employers who complain. Additionally, they excel at handing out contributions to politicians in Washington, D.C., ensuring that everyone stays on their side. Their lawyers and lobbyists often draft the healthcare laws that Congress passes without much scrutiny.