AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPBM vs. Retail Fight: CVS has sued Tennessee officials to block a new state law that would bar companies from owning both pharmacy benefit managers and retail pharmacies, arguing it could force closures of its 136 Tennessee stores and restrict access to “life-saving medications.” The case lands as PBMs face fresh scrutiny nationwide over drug pricing and middleman power. Public Health Safety: Massachusetts is bracing for an early, active tick season in 2026, with forecasts pointing to higher-than-average deer and dog tick activity and a longer season after a mild winter—raising Lyme and other tick-borne illness risk. Vaccine Claims Under Review: An FDA analysis says there are no definitive links between COVID vaccines and child deaths, responding to earlier claims that the agency had identified unreported fatalities. Care Access Watch: Massachusetts employers are still hiring, but insurers are again seeking double-digit premium hikes for small businesses, keeping affordability pressure front and center.
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