STAT+: House lawmaker probes PBMs for ‘punitive’ audits of independent pharmacies

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[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] The congressional probe seeks to curb punitive PBM audits, protecting independent pharmacies and patient access. | The investigation represents a positive step toward enforcing accountability and protecting fair competition in healthcare, aligning with SDGs 3, 8, 10, and 16. However, the potential for ongoing harm to independent pharmacies and patients during the probe tempe