The Big Beautiful Bill: Medicaid Cuts, PBM Reform, & State-Level Wins | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast
Description
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is making headlines—and it could change the game for independent pharmacy forever. In this episode of the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast, Mark and Josh break down what’s inside the sweeping budget bill passed by the U.S. House, including a national ban on spread pricing and a push for fair, transparent Medicaid managed care reimbursements. They dig into how these changes could impact independent pharmacies in states like Texas, Arkansas, and Iowa, and how advocacy is paying off in a big way. 00:00 – Big Beautiful Bill Act Overview
00:43 – Medicaid Cuts & Work Requirements
03:38 – Pharmacy Business Impact
04:25 – PBM Reform & Spread Pricing Ban
06:41 – NASDAQ Reporting Challenges
11:08 – State-Level Wins: Arkansas & Iowa
18:57 – Medicare Negotiation Uncertainty
24:05 – Previewing the Connect Conference
Hosted By: Mark Bivins, SVP of Sales, RedSail Technologies | Josh Howland, President of Pharmacy Systems, RedSail Technologies
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