PBMs are driving up drug costs—and even President Donald Trump called them "middlemen" that need to be knocked out. Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) were originally designed to improve access to affordable prescription medications by negotiating prices and managing formularies. Today, "PBMs have my best interests in mind" can't be said with confidence. The solution? A shift to a pass-through pricing model—one that prioritizes transparency and simplicity. Under this model, employers and insurers pay the actual cost of medications plus a clearly defined administrative fee, eliminating hidden markups and ensuring savings are passed directly to those who need them. At AffirmedRx, we're standing up for patients and employers by restoring trust and leading with a model that delivers real value. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7yqRT94 #affirmedRx #passthroughpricing
