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Common Ground Report Details Healthcare Concerns in Tennessee

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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What happened

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Common Ground, in collaboration with KFF Health News, released a report examining healthcare issues in Tennessee. The report highlights widespread patient frustration with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), which handle the cost of prescription medications. These PBMs are often owned by large conglomerates that also own insurance companies and pharmacies, leading to concerns over high prescription prices.

From wfae.org

Why it matters

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The report focuses on the consolidation of healthcare providers and PBMs, which critics argue contributes to high prescription drug costs for patients. The issues raised relate directly to the structure of the healthcare market in Tennessee.

From wfae.org

Who's involved

  • Common GroundReleased the report detailing healthcare issues.
  • TennesseeThe state where the healthcare issues detailed in the report are located.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • TennesseeSpeculative

    Might face market disruption and pharmacy closures due to regulatory action regarding PBM ownership.

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