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Tag: Caremark

Pluralistic: What the fuck is a PBM? (23 Sep 2024)


Today's links

  • What the fuck is a PBM? Matt Stoller's got you covered (but your health insurer doesn't).
  • Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
  • This day in history: 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2023
  • Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
  • Recent appearances: Where I've been.
  • Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
  • Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em.
  • Colophon: All the rest.

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Author Cory DoctorowPosted on September 23, 2024October 1, 2024Categories UncategorizedTags aca, antitrust, bribery, Caremark, cigna, co-pays, corruption, Express Scripts, ftc, gbw, george w bush, insulin, intermediaries, matthew stoller, monopolies, obamacare, OptumRx, pbms, pharma, pharmacy benefit managers, rick rules, shield of boringness1 Comment on Pluralistic: What the fuck is a PBM? (23 Sep 2024)

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