Patients Should Not Have to Wait Until 2028 for Accountability

Summary: Prescription drugs cost too much, and "middlemen" called Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are a big reason why. PBMs decide which drugs your insurance covers and how much pharmacies get paid. Instead of saving patients money, they keep secret discounts and charge hidden fees. This causes drug prices to go up and forces many local pharmacies to close. Congress passed rules to make PBMs show their true costs, but these rules won't start until 2028. Patients shouldn't have to keep paying high prices for four more years. State lawmakers need to step up and demand honest pricing right now to help lower your medical bills.

Source: Real Clear Health URL: realclearhealth.com/articles/2026/05/08/patients_should_not_have_to_wait_until_2028_for_accountability_1181633.html (opens in new tab)