McLaughlin Poll Finds Voters Oppose Government Intervention in the Private Market

April 9, 2025

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PCMA released results from a public opinion research conducted by McLaughlin & Associates showing that American voters in battleground states overwhelmingly oppose policies that interfere with the private market and believe drug companies should be held accountable for high drug prices. The survey found that 94% of battleground state voters are concerned with the high prices of prescription drugs with 57% blaming drug companies for the costs, 15% blaming the government, and only 10% blaming PBMs.

Further, 88% of respondents believe that Congress should hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for patent abuses and direct-to-consumer advertising instead of policies that interfere with the private market. Additionally, 82% are concerned that targeting rebate pass-through in the private market will take away a critical choice for employers.

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legislation

Bicameral Patients before Monopolies Act reintroduced

On May 13, bipartisan lawmakers in the House and Senate reintroduced the Patients Before Monopolies (PBM) Act (S.4509/H.R.8779), legislation that would prohibit common ownership of PBMs, insurers, and pharmacies. Sponsored by Sens. Warren (D-MA) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) alongside Reps. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) and Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), the bill would require impacted organizations to divest […]
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June 10, 2026

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legislation

CMS announces ePA acceleration initiative, democrats seek to repeal WISeR Model

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is advancing its electronic prior authorization (ePA) efforts through a newly established Electronic Prior Authorization Acceleration initiative to address key challenges and drive solutions ahead of 2027 requirements. To date, 29 health care organizations – including health systems, electronic health record developers, physician practices, networks, and digital health […]
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June 10, 2026

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Americans continue to be satisfied with employer-sponsored coverage

A new national survey commissioned by AHIP finds American workers hold consistently positive views of employer-sponsored health coverage, with nearly 9 in 10 expressing satisfaction with their plans and a decisive 96% valuing the financial security their coverage provides. Workers view employer-provided coverage as integral to their employment decisions, with 68% ranking health insurance as […]
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