Pharmacy Benefit Managers- The Proverbial Middleman By now, friend, we have covered the havoc that “Big Pharma” and the Health Insurance Industry cause for patients. Now, I have the displeasure of introducing you to the third and possibly most nefarious cog in this machine: Pharmacy Benefit Managers aka PBMs. I’m willing to bet you have … Read More
Health Insurance Company’s Role The health and medical insurance industry in the US decides what the risks of and premiums are for insurance policies. It is essentially the gamble of risk of loss in return for payment of coverage. What does that mean for Americans? Unless you currently live under a rock, in which case, … Read More
Big Pharma’s Role I currently reside in America, am covered under ACA insurance, and take very expensive medications to control my chronic illnesses on a regular basis. Two of them are Xarelto and Enbrel, big brand name drugs. I will take them for the rest of my life, more or less. Because Americans pay for … Read More
