Kansas Law Shines Light on PBMs | Lawrence News

Kansas just passed Senate Bill 20, a bold new law targeting pharmacy benefit managers—powerful middlemen accused of shady pricing tactics. Spearheaded by local pharmacist Will Anderson, the bill bans spread pricing and forces PBMs to pay pharmacies based on actual drug costs plus a fair dispensing fee. It also stops PBMs from favoring their own pharmacies over independents. While it’s causing immediate revenue drops—Anderson’s pharmacy saw an 11% hit—it’s expected to save millions statewide and create long-term transparency. The goal? A fairer, more predictable healthcare system where everyone can see the real cost, even if it means short-term pain for some. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e53fd8520ee97063