Vertical Integration

Analysis of vertical integration, exploring the key drivers, future outlook, and impact of this critical sector on the broader healthcare industry.

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Retail Pharmacies

The rise and consequences of PBM vertical integration

Decades ago, PBMs were independent operators, but now, the biggest ones are vertically integrated with healthcare conglomerates.

Cassie McGrath
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Retail Pharmacies

How Tennessee’s PBM law could affect retail pharmacies at large

The law is another step in an escalating national effort to curb vertical integration.

Caroline Catherman

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