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Support Bipartisan Efforts to Stop Health Care Conglomerates

We express our gratitude to the bipartisan lawmakers taking bold steps to address the consolidation of power in the health care industry. By introducing legislation to prevent health care conglomerates from owning both pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and retail or mail-order pharmacies, these leaders are prioritizing the needs of patients, small businesses, and the broader health care system.

The dominance of a few major PBMs—CVS Health’s Caremark, Cigna’s Express Scripts, and UnitedHealth’s Optum Rx—has led to rising drug costs and fewer options for consumers. This legislation signals a commitment to breaking down monopolistic practices, fostering competition, and ensuring affordable and accessible medications for millions of Americans.

We thank these lawmakers for challenging powerful interests in the health care industry and championing fairness and transparency. Your leadership is a critical step toward reducing prescription drug costs, protecting independent pharmacies, and putting patients first.

Sign this petition to applaud these efforts and encourage continued action to build a more equitable and sustainable health care system!
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