The Myth of Lower Costs: How Healthcare Consolidation Let Patients Down
When massive healthcare companies began merging- insurers buying pharmacies, pharmacies absorbing PBMs- the pitch was simple: “Efficiency will drive down costs.” That was the promise. Today, we know better. Instead of delivering savings, vertical integration has: This isn’t just a policy issue- it’s personal. Patients are paying more and getting less. Families face fewer options […]