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Podcast: Pharmacy Podcast Network
Episode: The Volunteer State takes a Stand on PBMs | PBM Reform
Description: Featuring Tennessee State Senator & Pharmacist Shane Reeves
"The Volunteer State" has been a Tennessee nickname since the 19th century but wasn't officially voted on until February 2020. Tennessee sent 1,500 volunteer soldiers during the War of 1812, and the nickname stuck.
Requiring PBMs to contract with rural independent pharmacies: In Tennessee, there are 70 counties considered rural out of the 95 counties in the state. Tennessee lost 15 rural hospitals over the last few years, so healthcare access is an issue. Most of these towns have a community pharmacy which is the access point for a lot of health care and he...