Missouri lawmakers can lower health care costs and reduce government control

By: Eric Maus

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 439

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Lawmakers in Jefferson City have introduced two bills that purportedly would drive down costs for patients. Instead, they will raise costs and increase government control over health care.

The bills would increase prescription drug fees and interfere with the ability of employers to work with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to continue to reduce costs for patients. They should both be rejected.

Supporters claim that the bills will bring down health care costs for patients. But …

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