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Lawmakers seek answers as pharmacy closures hit PA communities
- Lawmakers question the Shapiro administration's enforcement of Act 77 as pharmacy closures persist across Pennsylvania.
- Act 77 aims to curb PBM practices, increase transparency, and limit clawbacks and steering.
- Pharmacies report ongoing access issues as hundreds of closures, including Rite Aid locations, impact communities.
- PBMs defend their role, citing cost reductions and savings for patients and the health system.
- The law’s major protections are not fully in effect yet, with a staggered rollout through 2026.
- Lawmakers pressed questions about guidance, appeals, and data on patient steering and spread pricing.
- Insurance Department emphasizes jurisdiction limits and federal preemption as it implements Act 77.
- Administrators foresee 2026 as a pivotal year for Act 77 protections and reporting.
- Medicaid reimbursements remain a concern, though officials report improvements in complaints.
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