The “HOME TEAM” Gets Paid 160x MORE. Is That Fair? (Ep. 45)
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Загружено: 2026-03-03
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Is it fair for a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) to pay its own pharmacy 160 times more than independent competitors for the exact same medication?
In this urgent, unscheduled episode of The Benefit Whisperer, Ralph Weber breaks down what Tennessee’s proposed legislation, SB 2040 and HB 1959, could mean for employers, independent pharmacies, and patients.
Independent pharmacist and healthcare policy advocate Benjamin Jolley joins the discussion to explain:
Why Tennessee’s bills mirror Arkansas Act 624
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance audit findings
How CVS Caremark allegedly paid its own pharmacy $9,000 for a drug reimbursed to independents at $57
What AWP, WAC, and reimbursement mechanics really mean
How vertical integration between PBMs and pharmacies impacts employer healthcare costs
Why small businesses could be hit hardest
The legal battle already unfolding in Arkansas
The broader monopoly implications in healthcare
This episode isn’t about partisan politics. It’s about transparency, market fairness, and the true cost of prescription drugs.
If you’re an employer, benefits advisor, policymaker, or simply someone tired of rising healthcare costs, this conversation is important.
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