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Pennsylvania Legislators Push for Reforms to Lower Prescription Costs
State lawmakers in Pennsylvania, including Sen. Judy Ward, Sen. Christine Tartaglione, Rep. Jessica Benham, and Rep. Valerie Gaydos, are advocating for reforms to address the increasing challenges faced by community pharmacies in the state. The issue at hand revolves around the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the healthcare system, which is contributing to rising prescription costs and the closure of many pharmacies.Sen. Judy Ward highlighted the impact of PBMs on community pharmacies, stating, "Because of PBMs, our commonwealth’s community pharmacies are...
State Sen. Judy Ward Invites Residents to Participate in Telephone Town Hall Meeting
State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) has extended an invitation to residents of the 30th Senate District to take part in a telephone town hall meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, at 6 p.m. Ward expressed her enthusiasm for engaging with constituents, stating, "I encourage district residents to join the phone call and participate in the discussion. I enjoy hearing from constituents about some of the most important issues they face. I am looking forward to answering their questions and providing information about current state government-related topics."During the event, Ward...