PBM Executives Avoid Tough Questions in House Committee Hearing

1. Date of Hearing: The House committee hearing took place on July 24, 2024.
2. Attendees: The hearing was attended by top executives from the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs): CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum Rx.
3. Contentious Hearing: The hearing was marked by opposing views between lawmakers and PBM executives, with the executives avoiding direct answers to tough questions.
4. Avoiding Grilling: Despite expectations of a grueling session, the PBM executives managed to dodge intense questioning from lawmakers.
5. Media Coverage: The hearing was reported on by various media outlets, including Endpoints News, LinkedIn, Modern Healthcare, and Twitter.