>In other words. Health insurance firms have capped profits in the US. But in this case one conglomerate can own both an insurer and a PBM, so it can just overcharge consumers for insurance and then launder its profits through the PBM.
Most insightful comment in this thread. THIS is the crux of the issue, and we've allowed the likes of UHC to buy PBMs and other pieces of the supply chain / customer lifecycle because UHC lobbyists claim it would reduce costs across the board and also improve efficiency. Load of absolute bullshit obviously but here we are.
Most insightful comment in this thread. THIS is the crux of the issue, and we've allowed the likes of UHC to buy PBMs and other pieces of the supply chain / customer lifecycle because UHC lobbyists claim it would reduce costs across the board and also improve efficiency. Load of absolute bullshit obviously but here we are.