Welcome to our new short-form version of The PUTTcast!

In our first episode, host Lauren Young dives into the intricacies of House Bill 9096, also known as the Pharmacists Fight Back Act. Joining her are distinguished guests—Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Greg Reybold, Vice President of Healthcare Policy & General Counsel at the American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI), and Monique Whitney, PUTT Executive Director. Together, they unravel the essentials of this pivotal PBM reform bill and its implications on drug prices, patient access, the viability of independent pharmacies, and enforcement measures.

Guests:

• Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA): A prominent advocate for healthcare reform and sponsor of H.R. 9096 with Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Congressman Auchincloss brings a wealth of knowledge and legislative experience to the discussion.
• Greg Reybold: Greg is the VP of Healthcare Policy & General Counsel at APCI (American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc.). He brings extensive knowledge on healthcare policy and the intricacies of PBM regulations.
• Monique Whitney: Monique serves as the Executive Director of the nonprofit Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency. As a vocal advocate for PBM reform, she offers a unique perspective on how HR 9096 will affect pharmacies and patients alike

• Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan: Drug Pricing, Variability, Specialty Drug Markups, & Steering Uncovered (APCI white paper)
• H.R. 9096 The Pharmacists Fight Back Act

Music by Oleg Fedak (https://pixabay.com/users/soulprodmusic-30064790)

Production & Editing by Shannon Wightman-Girard