Member Theresa Carnegie was quoted in a Managed Healthcare Executive article about the implications of a new law in Arkansas, which bans PBMs from owning pharmacies. The law is intended to improve access and affordability for patients, but it could lead to adverse effects.

In the article, Theresa says if other states pass similar laws barring PBMs from owning pharmacies, it could have a widespread impact. She commented, “New York and Texas are big states that are very populous and have a lot of pharmacies. There would be job losses. There would be a significant impact on access. And there would be restructuring to find a different way to perform the services that patients need in an efficient and cost-effective manner.”

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Managed Healthcare Executive