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Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony. From the disparity I’ve seen firsthand in practice, I strongly support SB360 .  \nWith our current model, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are driving up costs for both patients and employers while cutting reimbursement for pharmacies not affiliated with the PBMs, often to the point of paying under the cost of the medication. Patients are commonly forced or financially incentivized to use their PBM’s mail order service, which leaves them void of the personal connection and higher level care a local pharmacy provides. Pharmacies across the state of Kansas are in survival mode, struggling to stay above water and facing impossible business decisions-cutting staff, reducing business hours, and charging patients for services that used to be free. Many have sold out to chain pharmacies or closed altogether because of financial hardships, leaving our patients without access to the care they deserve.  \nThis bill contains critical reforms that are necessary to protect Kansas patients. It brings transparency and accountability to harmful PBM practices, lowers prescription costs for patients, and protects access to local pharmacy care. For the health and welfare of Kansas communities, we ask that you support SB360 today.  \nGod bless,  \nHolly Plank","cbCaifh5w7n2fKE3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifh5w7n2fKE3","pdf",101004,"English","# Testimony Background\n## Professional Experience\n# PBM Impact on Pharmacies and Patients\n## Financial Disparities and Reimbursement\n## Impact on Patient Care and Local Access\n# Call to Action for SB360\n## Reforms and Transparency\n## Supporting Kansas Communities","[{\"question\":\"Who is presenting the testimony for Senate Bill 360?\",\"answer\":\"The testimony is presented by Holly Plank, a pharmacist based in Andover, Kansas, with 13 years of experience in both chain and independent pharmacy settings.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the primary concerns raised regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)?\",\"answer\":\"The testimony highlights that PBMs drive up costs for patients and employers while providing inadequate reimbursement to pharmacies, often paying less than the actual cost of medication.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the testimony propose that Senate Bill 360 will help?\",\"answer\":\"The bill is intended to introduce transparency and accountability to PBM practices, reduce prescription costs for patients, and ensure the continued availability of local pharmacy care.\"}]","Proponent Testimony for Senate Bill 360 - Holly Plank | PDF",1789631004]