Let My Doctors Decide Action Network @action4patients

Why do third parties get to set the prices and dictate the availability of medications patients need? We’re taking #ActionForPatients to reform the harmful practices of #AFPs, #PBMs and more: actionforpatients.org/what-guides-us

Copay accumulators are one of many harmful barriers that insurers place between patients and the medicines they need. We are glad to see leaders in Congress taking notice and working to address these dangerous practices.

Buddy Carter @RepBuddyCarter

2 weeks ago

Copay accumulators are one of many harmful barriers that insurers place between patients and the medicines they need. We are glad to see leaders in Congress taking notice and working to address these dangerous practices.

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The formula for #HealthInsurance companies and third-party interferers is simple: The smaller the reimbursement to providers and patients, the larger their profits. We need #PriceTransparency and #PaymentIntegrity. Read the @nytimes investigation here: actionforpatients.org/post/insurers-…

Our board member @HarryGewanter wrote to VA Gov. @GlennYoungkin ahead of his decision to veto misguided state price control #PDAB legislation. This is just one example of successful support for policies that truly prioritize patients and their providers. actionforpatients.org/post/gov-young…

A @nytimes investigation shows big insurers and MultiPlan, which helps decide how much medical providers should be paid, have large, hidden incentives to cut reimbursements and saddle patients with massive bills. Read more about the harmful practices: actionforpatients.org/post/insurers-…

Thanks to our board member @HarryGewanter and a community of supporters, this letter helped Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin veto the misleading #PDAB bill that would have hurt patients' access to medicines. Read the full letter here: actionforpatients.org/post/gov-young…

State PDABs institute price limits to lower costs for insurers and #PBMs while exacerbating disparities in patients’ access to health care. @NBCSL77 released a resolution to warn against the equity challenges created by these boards. Read more: actionforpatients.org/post/national-…

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (@NBCSL77) has ratified a resolution to protect equity in the healthcare market – specifically criticizing #AFPs for exploiting commercial health insurance coverage and charitable assistance. Learn more here: actionforpatients.org/post/national-…

Thank you @GovernorVA for vetoing SB274, the flawed Prescription Drug Affordability Board bill.Lowering patients’ costs can be done,but not by only addressing the list prices.Please work with its sponsors to create legislation patients by reducing patient costs. Again, thank you.

As Virginia considers instituting a #PDAB, our board member @HarryGewanter explains how they would fail to lower costs while restricting access to medicines and jeopardizing patients’ health. Learn more here: actionforpatients.org/post/lmdd-an-s…

Decision-making power about treatments for chronic, rare, and other complex medical conditions should belong to patients and their trusted #healthcare providers – not insurance companies and other corporate entities. #HealthPolicy #healthcareReform actionforpatients.org

More than 70% of patients are concerned insurance business tactics can override doctors’ recommendations – and that's before third parties profit off other schemes, such as patient assistance programs. See more #healthcare access research at actionforpatients.org/what-to-know

Business tactics should never undermine doctors’ orders when it comes to patients’ access and timing of treatment – yet that’s the reality most Americans face today. actionforpatients.org #LetMyDoctorsDecide

AFPs, copay accumulators, prior authorization, rebate walls, and other #healthcare access barriers force patients to navigate complex, time-consuming coverage mazes. We urge lawmakers to pass reforms that increase patient access and affordability. actionforpatients.org/_files/ugd/b11…

Third-party #healthcare access barriers disproportionately impact minority and low-income patient populations. We call on policymakers to help ensure equity through increased transparency in contracting, insurance benefit design, and coverage policies. actionforpatients.org/what-guides-us

Committed to meaningful policy reforms, Let My Doctors Decide Action Network brings together advocates, providers and experts to address and eliminate unnecessary #healthcare access barriers. Join us in reshaping health care policies: actionforpatients.org

We urge lawmakers to protect patients and providers from the harmful, costly practices of #AFPs, #PBMs, & other third party intruders. Ensuring patients can navigate the #healthcare system without unnecessary hurdles should be a priority – not a privilege. actionforpatients.org/_files/ugd/b11…

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) determine what medicines will be covered on health insurance plans and how much patients must pay. With no oversight, #PBMs prioritize their own profits over patients’ needs – it's time for change.

Copay accumulators and maximizers prohibit patients from applying manufacturers' financial assistance toward their deductible or out-of-pocket maximum. We’re taking #ActionForPatients to improve affordability. actionforpatients.org/what-to-know

Rising out-of-pocket costs and delays in approval for critical care and wellness have detrimental – and completely avoidable – effects on patients and the broader health care system. Learn more about our policy principles for critical policy reforms: actionforpatients.org/what-guides-us