So close: PBM reform pulled from the December 2024 CR

Originally posted December 19, 2024 by Chris Vanderwolk

To say I’m disappointed today is an understatement.

We were so close.

So close to finally making progress as a nation to control our out-of-control drug costs.

But that momentum has stalled out—for now.

We’re like Miley Cyrus: we can’t stop. We won’t stop.

NABIP will continue pushing for smart policy at both state and federal levels. I will continue my efforts.

If you’re frustrated, this is your opportunity to act.

Capitol Conference is where you can make your voice heard. Teach your legislators about the real-world challenges you and their constituents face—challenges they have the power to solve.

This is your nudge to register.

Because reform doesn’t happen without you.

Onward.

Originally posted on LinkedIn, where the discussion and source links live in the comments.

About the author

Chris Vanderwolk is Director of Compliance and Innovation at OneDigital | Kistler Tiffany Benefits General Agency, where he helps brokers and employers navigate the regulatory complexity of employee benefits. An ERISA attorney with more than 19 years in the benefits industry, he specializes in translating what the law actually requires into language people can use.