Here are your top independent pharmacy news stories for the week of September 27, 2024, including PBM reform in Alaska and Congress’ focus on PBMs and spread pricing.
PBM reform in Alaska
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) has signed H.B. 226 into law, a bill spearheaded by the Alaska Pharmacy Association to overhaul pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices. The new legislation establishes a duty of care for PBMs toward plan sponsors, benefits administrators, and covered individuals, while introducing new requirements for transparency and disclosure. Read more.