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Top Story Q&A: As Congressional Heat Builds on PBMs, What Is the Message From the Industry Lobby? The largest six pharmacy benefit managers are being scrutinized by the Federal Trade Commission, while Congress is debating the Pharmacy Benefit Transparency Act. Meanwhile, states have their own ideas for reining in what they see as excesses of the industry. With all this heat, what is the message from the head of the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association? Sponsored How to Leverage Diagnostic Development to Guard Against RSV, Flu and Covid-19 Presented by BD and MedCity News A webinar sponsored by BD scheduled for March 7 will explore how diagnostics companies are working with healthcare organizations to guard against the perfect storm of Covid-19, RSV and influenza. Register today! Startups Get in Front of These Investors - Here's How: Sofia Guerra, Investor, Bessemer Venture Partners and Harry Glorikian, General Partner, Scientia Ventures   There is no fee to apply. Only companies funded from 2018-2022, and that have raised a seed funding round will be considered. Startups can apply to only one track. There are five tracks and each track will feature six finalists. Application Deadline: February 28, 2023. Selections will be announced on March 22, 2023.   Apply Now

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