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PBM Reform Podcast

Pharmacy Podcast Network
Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Drug Pricing
Patient Care
Prior Authorization
Drug Pricing Transparency
American Medical Association
Healthcare Reform
Community Pharmacies
Bipartisan Legislation
Drug Pricing Reform
Test and Treat Legislation
Independent Pharmacies
Arizona Pharmacy Association
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Healthcare Access
Pharmacy Benefit Management
Rebates
American Economic Liberties Project
Most Favored Nation Policy
Drug Pricing Strategies

Pharmacy benefit managers were created as middlemen to reduce administrative costs for insurers, validate a patient’s eligibility, administer plan benefits, and negotiate costs between pharmacies and health plans. Over time, PBMs have been allowed to operate virtually unchecked. A lack of transparency in PBM practices has led several states to implement licensure/registration, fair pharmacy audit,... more

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American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI) called on Congress on Thursday, December 11, 2025 to pass the reintroduced Pharmacists Fight Back Act, two coordinated pieces of federal legislation designed to reform pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practice... more

In this episode, Greg Reybold speaks with Jake Auchincloss, U.S. Congressman of Massachusetts 4th District.

This week on the PBM Reform Podcast, Breck L. Rice takes listeners inside a major new software upgrade designed to integrate directly with state-level PBM complaint and reporting systems. Breck also recounts his recent meetings with state Insurance C... more

Dr. Robert Popovian is a pharmacist, and economist with a deep background in research and public policy. In this episode we have a nuanced discussion on policy impacting pharmacy including PBMs, President Trumps Most Favored Nation Executive Order, R... more

In this episode, we sit down with the President of the American Medical Association to discuss PBM reform and its impact on patients, physicians, and the future of healthcare. From drug pricing transparency to ensuring access to needed medications, t... more

Join our co-hosts Todd Eury and Greg Reybold in this exclusive interview with Conor Sheehey, who most recently served as senior health policy advisor to U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo (R-ID). In this role, he advised the Committee on ... more

In this relaunch of the PBM Reform Podcast, Greg Reybold returns with a powerful and timely conversation exploring how concentrated economic power—particularly in the form of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)—is undermining fair access to prescription... more

Dr. William Soliman is the founder and CEO of the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA). The ACMA is America’s leader in life sciences accreditation, certification & training.  Soliman is a former pharmaceutical executive who worked in lea... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Ray
Healthcare industry professional with over 15 years of experience, focused on Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Pharmacy Marketplace
Episode: Don't Get Paid Below Your Cost Anymore! | PBM Reform
Dr. Robert Popovian
Expert in pharmaceutical economics and policy.
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Episode: Cutting Through the Noise: A nuanced discussion on MFN, Rebates, and Premiums | PBM Reform
Dr. Bobby Makamala
Acting president of the American Medical Association
American Medical Association
Episode: PBM Reform and the AMA | PBM Reform
Conor Sheehey
Long-time listener and first-time guest, working for Levitt Partners.
Levitt Partners
Episode: Behind the Policy: PBMs, Drug Pricing & Telehealth with Conor Sheehey | PBM Reform
Emma Freer
Senior Policy Analyst for Health Care at the American Economic Liberties Project
American Economic Liberties Project
Episode: Cracking the Concentration: PBMs, Power, and the Fight for Fairness | PBM Reform Podcast
Dr. William Soliman
CEO and Founder of ACMA
Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs
Episode: Certifying the Future: Dr. William Soliman and the Rise of Medical Affairs | PBM Reform
Alan Paneer
SVP of Product Strategy at SmithRx, pharmacist with extensive experience in PBM practices.
SmithRx
Episode: PBM Transparency, Is It Real? | PBM Reform Podcast
Garet Turner
Chief Executive Officer of the Arizona Pharmacy Association
Arizona Pharmacy Association
Episode: PBM Strategies for the State of Arizona | PBM Reform

Hosts

Todd Urie
Founder of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, deeply involved in discussions surrounding pharmacy practices and policy.
Greg Reybold
Host and advocate for pharmacy benefit manager reform, contributing insights from industry expertise.
Breck Rice
Host of the podcast focused on pharmacy benefit managers, providing perspectives on legislative and industry developments.

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Don't Get Paid Below Your Cost Anymore! | PBM Reform
Q: What do you see as the future of federal reform in relation to state laws?
State laws can serve as a tipping point for broader federal reform, encouraging pharmacies to advocate more at the state level for better practices.
Don't Get Paid Below Your Cost Anymore! | PBM Reform
Q: How many states have adopted this new rule?
About 15 states have strong enforceable laws against PBMs reimbursing pharmacies below acquisition costs, though some lack enforcement.
Don't Get Paid Below Your Cost Anymore! | PBM Reform
Q: What does the new application do for community pharmacies?
It streamlines and automates the process of appealing underpayments from PBMs, allowing pharmacies to recover lost revenue effectively.
PBM Strategies for the State of Arizona | PBM Reform
Q: What are some specific PBM initiatives that you've discussed?
We're not running a specific PBM bill this session but will continue supporting important legislation.
PBM Strategies for the State of Arizona | PBM Reform
Q: How did you get connected with the Arizona Pharmacy Association?
Arizona had a need for a new chief executive officer, and I saw an opportunity to make a difference.

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This podcast focuses on the critical issues surrounding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their impact on the healthcare system. The discussions center around reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, reducing costs, and improving patient care in the pharmacy sector. Conversations often feature industry experts, policymakers, and advocates who address the complexities of PBM practices, legislative efforts, and the personal experiences of pharmacists and healthcare professionals. The content is especially relevant for those interested in healthcare reform, pharmaceutical ethics, and the intersection of policy and patient care.

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1. Chris Ray
2. Dr. Robert Popovian
3. Dr. Bobby Makamala
4. Conor Sheehey
5. Emma Freer
6. Dr. William Soliman
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