Archive January 2025
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IPA Praises the Introduction of HSB 99, Reforming PBM Practices and Putting Patients First
IPA praises the introduction of
HSB 99 in the Iowa Legislature. This legislation will reform the harmful practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) by restoring patient freedoms, combating discriminatory PBM practices, and enforcing adequate reimbursement to Iowa pharmacies.
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29 Iowa Pharmacies Closed in 2024 – PBM Reform Needed to Save Our Pharmacies
PBMs are forcing pharmacies in Iowa and across the country to close. In 2024, 29 Iowa pharmacies closed their doors, affecting both rural and urban communities from Sioux City to Burlington. Since 2014, 204 Iowa pharmacies have closed, creating pharmacy deserts and limiting access to care.
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