Senate Commerce Leaders Want An FTC Study Into PBM Business Practices – And More
Executive Summary
Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) solicits advice from witnesses for additional authorities to conduct oversight of PBMs and pushes for a GAO study.
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