Both Governor John Kasich and Attorney General Mike DeWine stressed the need for the state to make sure that Ohioans are getting all they need from pharmacy benefit managers. These groups work as the middlemen to process drugs for the poor and disabled.
The largest issue with pharmacy benefit managers is the lack of transparency in what the taxpayers money is being used for. Pharmacy benefit managers are often paid more than Medicaid to do similar work.
We discuss this and more on today's Reporter Roundtable.
Guests:
- Cathy Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch
- Jessie Balmert, state government reporter, The Cincinnati Enquirer
- Jackie Borchardt, statehouse reporter, Cleveland.com