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See below for a collection of news stories and educational articles covering topics in pharmacy, insurance, and the healthcare industry, because #TheMoreYouKnow, the more you can do to help #SaveIndependentPharmacy!

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How federal changes are impacting prescription drug prices

Most people can't avoid paying for prescription drugs, and it's something President Trump is promising to make easier. WCCO looked into recent federal changes to prices.

CBS

5 days ago

Harry Kaiser, father of Lydia Kaiser, who was injured in the Annunciation Church shooting, talks with Rob Doar, president of the Minnesota Gun Owners Law Center, and Anna Leamy, of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, after legislators voted against a gun reform proposal at the State Capitol on Feb. 17.

Readers Write: Guns, pharmacies, HCMC, the GOP and abortion, war in Iran, townships

Opponents of gun reform don’t lack empathy.

Startribune

5 days ago

How federal changes are impacting prescription drug prices

Most people can't avoid paying for prescription drugs, and it's something President Trump is promising to make easier. WCCO looked into recent federal changes to prices.

CBS

5 days ago

Louisiana Secures $45M Settlement With CVS, Caremark Over PBM Practices

Louisiana filed 3 lawsuits against CVS Health and its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) affiliate, CaremarkPCS, alleging deceptive practices, misuse of patient contact information, and anti-competitive conduct affecting independent pharmacies. CVS and Caremark agreed to a $45 million settlement resolving the litigation without admitting liability, with funds directed toward oversight and enforcement initiatives.

Pharmacy Learning Network

5 days ago

Pharmacies Excluded from Preferred Networks Face Much Higher Risk of Closure

Study reveals how Medicare Part D networks managed by drug middlemen are contributing to widespread pharmacy closures

University of Southern California (USC)

5 days ago

Cigna, extending reach into prescription drugs, acquires major pharmacy used by hospitals

Move is latest example of health insurers’ push for ‘vertical integration’

Stat News

Feb 26

The state accuses CVS of breaking the law by owning pharmacies and a pharmacy benefit manager, known as a PBM.

CVS to pay $45M to resolve three lawsuits, AG says

Attorney General Liz Murrill's office announced Friday that CVS has settled a series of lawsuits over patient text messages, pricing and pharmacy fees.

WWL TV

Feb 26

What’s Next for PBM Reform? NCPA’s Push for Pharmacy Payment Reform

Anne Cassity details the National Community Pharmacists Association's (NCPA's) next pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform priorities, focusing on fair pharmacy reimbursement and congressional scrutiny of health care consolidation and vertical integration.

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

Feb 19

Lawsuit accuses Cigna PBM of ‘demanding kickbacks’ from drug maker

A new lawsuit accuses Cigna and its pharmacy benefit manager of withholding drug rebates.

Insurance NewsNet

Feb 19

Enrollment in Minnesota’s Affordable Care Act marketplace is down 8%. At least.

Thousands have switched to cheaper if less comprehensive plans, and many more are anticipated to not make premium payments.

MinnPost

Feb 19

Unprecedented Spike in Plan Exits Threatens Medicare Advantage Stability

Medicare Advantage beneficiaries face forced disenrollment in 2026 as plan exits drive coverage termination, pushing millions toward traditional Medicare and Part D’s $2100 cap.

AJMC

Feb 19