Breaking: House Republicans abandon PBM reform

Lawmakers had reached a deal to rein in prescription drug middlemen earlier this week, but the larger package it was tacked onto fell apart

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   House Republicans abandon PBM reform in push to keep government open By Rachel Cohrs Zhang Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images House Republicans have abandoned an effort to include reforms to pharmacy benefit managers in an end-of-year bill to fund the federal government.   Lawmakers had reached a deal to rein in prescription drug middlemen earlier this week, but the larger package it was tacked onto fell apart following backlash from conservatives and top advisers to President-elect Trump. The removal is a major win for the PBMs and the health insurers that own them. READ MORE Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis U.S. politics — and its impact on health care — changes every day. Cut through the noise with our twice-weekly newsletter covering politics and policy. Learn more. In Case You Missed It Bipartisan task force sets health AI oversight priorities for the next Congress By Brittany Trang Truth-teller or reflexive contrarian: Which Marty Makary would run the FDA? By Lizzy Lawrence Republicans show no signs of blocking Trump's health secretary pick RFK Jr. so far By Sarah Owermohle, John Wilkerson, and Rachel Cohrs Zhang 2025's looking like the year of chronic disease. Here are 3 issues to watch By Elizabeth Cooney and Isabella Cueto Don't miss out on another STAT Investigation Unlock the world of health and medicine with a subscription to STAT+ Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2024, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us