WASHINGTON DC (April 9, 2019) — This is not the first occasion on which this Committee has debated the importance of protecting babies after the fifth month of pregnancy. I welcome the opportunity to hear from experts on this topic again today.

WASHINGTON DC (April 9, 2019) — Today, the Committee continues its look at why prescription-drug costs are so high and what can be done to bring them down.

I’d like to welcome our witnesses, who are top executives from major pharmacy-benefit managers, or PBMs.

Medicare prescription drug-plans hire PBMs to manage Part D benefits. In Medicaid, state and managed-care organizations also employ PBMs.

PRESS RELEASE (April 8, 2019) — Innovative medical therapies discovered by doctors and researchers have improved the quality of life for millions of Americans and saved the lives of millions more. However, the public and policy-makers are concerned with the rising prescription-drug costs, and the political will to address the problem is increasing.

WASHINGTON DC (April 8, 2019) — Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley will hold town meetings in Cass County on April 16, Carroll County on April 17, and Buchanan County on April 23, as a part of his annual 99 county meetings.