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Medicare Part D Preemption: Supreme Court Review Uncertain  

On July 29, 2024, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (“PCMA”) filed an opposition to Oklahoma’s petition for writ of certiorari in the United States Supreme Court, seeking review of the Tenth Circuit decision PCMA v. Mulready, 78 F.4th 1183 (10th Cir. 2023). Oklahoma seeks review of both ERISA and Medicare Part D preemption.[1] Mulready held that … Continue Reading

Pharmacy Benefit Managers Are Not Subject to the Any Willing Provider Laws in GA, MS, or NC, says Eighth Circuit

The Eighth Circuit has recently reviewed whether a pharmacy benefit manager (”PBM”) is a “health benefit plan” within the meaning of the state statutes in Mississippi, North Carolina, and Georgia such that a pharmacy may bring a claim to enforce the any willing provider laws against PBMs.  Many states have enacted some version of any … Continue Reading
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