Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency
PUTT is a non-profit advocacy organization founded by independent pharmacists to expose the truth about PBM anti-competitive tactics
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PUTT's 2019 Political Summit Recap:
Pharmacists, Physicians & Patient Advocates Gather with State Legislators for Unfiltered Conversation to Rein in PBMs Last month independent pharmacy owners, physicians, attorneys, activists and patient advocates from across the country gathered with state legislators at the second annual PUTT Summit for a day and a half of candid discussion on the topic of reining in PBM abuse. Hosted this year in Austin, Texas, at the historic Driskill Hotel, participants organized in think-tank fashion to honestly assess and collaborate on forward-thinking ideas and strategies to implement in their home states. "This year's presenters really brought the information home in an insightful and engaging manner," said PUTT President Scott Newman. "Dr. Stephen Schondelmeyer, Dr. Joel Strom, and keynote Greg Reybold challenged us to think about the issues in new, broader ways that I'm certain will empower our collective efforts to stop PBM abuse in our home states." Continue Reading |
Grassley, Wyden, Bipartisan Senators Push HHS for Pharmacy DIR Reforms in Medicare Part D
WASHINGTON - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma requesting they use regulatory authority to reform direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) with respect to pharmacies under the Medicare Part D program. Specifically, the senators are asking HHS to move forward with the pharmacy DIR reforms that were included in the CMS November 30, 2018 proposed rule "Modernizing Part D and Medicare Advantage to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenses," and finalize them for the plan year 2021. Implementing these reforms would provide payment certainty that enables pharmacies to continue to serve beneficiaries and help them get the best outcomes from their prescribed medications. Read more on the Congressional Finance Committee Website |
Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency (PUTT) is a non-profit advocacy organization founded by independent pharmacists and pharmacy owners devoted to exposing the truth about the anti-competitive tactics of pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) - drug benefits plan providers whose unregulated, secretive practices drive up prescription costs and annually waste hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars.