PBM Reform Bill in MS & More

MS House Passes PBM Reform Bill

Mississippi’s House of Representatives passed a bill (HB 1665) that would prohibit pharmacy benefit managers from employing clawbacks when patients’ copayments exceed the actual cost of their drugs. The bill would also require PBMs to reimburse independent pharmacists within 7 days of receiving electronic claims from them. (MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE)

NM Enacts Interstate Doctor Compact

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) signed a bill (SB 1) making it easier for out-of-state doctors to become licensed in New Mexico, making the state the 42^nd to join the interstate physician compact. The state’s House has also passed six other interstate medical compacts, including those covering physician assistants and emergency medical services personnel. (SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN, LEXISNEXIS STATE NET)

—Compiled by SNCJ Managing Editor KOREY CLARK

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