/tags/pharmaceutical-industry Pharmaceutical industry en-US Copyright Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:39:46 GMT /health-and-medicine/2025-02-17/top-california-democrats-clash-over-how-to-rein-in-drug-industry-middlemen California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislators in Sacramento seem to agree: Prescription drug prices are too high. But lawmakers and the second-term governor are at odds over what to do about it, and a recent proposal could trigger one of the biggest health care battles in Sacramento this year. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:39:46 GMT /health-and-medicine/2025-02-17/top-california-democrats-clash-over-how-to-rein-in-drug-industry-middlemen Christine Mai-Duc /health-and-medicine/2024-08-28/these-middlemen-say-they-keep-drug-prices-low-california-lawmakers-dont-buy-it Pharmacy benefit managers attempt to negotiate cost savings for insurers. California is considering new rules that would require them to pass their discounts on to consumers. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:43:08 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-08-28/these-middlemen-say-they-keep-drug-prices-low-california-lawmakers-dont-buy-it Kristen Hwang