States Target PBMs

The Patients Rising Podcast has moved to Monday mornings!  In this episode, hear how Florida is poised to take on PBMs, the pharmaceutical middlemen, and how potential reforms would help patients access affordable medications. Jared Willis gives his updates from the Sunshine State.  And a shortage of kidneys available for transplants has patient advocates sounding the alarm. Co-hosts Terry Wilcox and Bob Goldberg talk about the crisis facing patients with end-stage renal disease. Plus, a story of rare disease advocacy in the MLB.  Need help? The successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into your own hands? Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health-related resources using your zip code so you get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at the Patients Rising Helpline. Have a question or comment about the show, or want to suggest a show topic or share your story as a patient correspondent? Drop us a line: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the guest(s)/ author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Patients Rising, nor do the views and opinions stated on this show reflect the opinions of a guest's current or previous employers.