Anyone in Alabama State Gov or with a large employer in the state ? You are getting RIPPED off by PBMs. www.linkedin.com/posts/gregre... - ThreadSky

mcuban.bsky.social • 1 day ago

Anyone in Alabama State Gov or with a large employer in the state ?

You are getting RIPPED off by PBMs.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gregreybold_dont-know-how-alabama-employers-can-keep-activity-7299840404345008129-wJr6?utm_source=share

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colleenbrunetti.bsky.social•1 day ago

What else do PBMs really do besides rip people off. (Not a question - it’s a statement.)

robbedoflife.bsky.social•1 day ago

This probably happens in every state to be honest

melaniasmerkin.bsky.social•1 day ago

Everybody is getting ripped off by pharmacy benefits managers

lotl1.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Get Tommy tuberculosis on it. He knows where Alabama is....hahahaha

ulaxy.bsky.social•1 day ago

In persuit to clean up the "deep state", trump got rid a lots of MAGAs.
I'm in love of the irony.
😂

grestel.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hello
Nice connecting with you here

grumpy0ldman84.bsky.social•23 hours ago

💪

susanestaniszewski.bsky.social•1 day ago

Shared this with my state. Will share again with some of our large employers, too.

southerncatlady.bsky.social•1 day ago

Blue Cross Blue Shield AL has a stranglehold on the entire state with regard to healthcare.

iperspective.bsky.social•1 day ago

They voted for it.

scale-theory.bsky.social•1 day ago

Everyone is being ripped off and stripped of rights by corporations. Corporations overthrew our government by a hostile takeover, a corporate term for overthrow. The US government has just been made a corporation for corporations.

jenninoki.bsky.social•1 day ago

Completely agree and keep in mind that corporations are made up of people. It's people with the upper hand screwing over everyone else for self gain.

scale-theory.bsky.social•1 day ago

Rich people always screw everything up, it isn't the workers screwing us over, its the exeutives. These numb-nuts can't even manage people well, isn't that why the boss is usually an a$$hole?

thecynnik.bsky.social•1 day ago

Rich people vote Republican to consolidate power and messaging and control you. You’re about to find out how mad you will be screwed by President Musk.

scale-theory.bsky.social•1 day ago

We were all screwed well before musk, they control you too. Did you know he was a former democrat?
He sold his soul just like all the other puppets doing the oligarchs dirty work.

thecynnik.bsky.social•1 day ago

Project 2025 is full motion.

colleeninks.bsky.social•1 day ago

Run by Musk, face facts, trump's declining mental status put Musk in charge of government
matters. Trump uses government to punish or rarely reward those on either side accordingly

scale-theory.bsky.social•1 day ago

But we do know they bought coward politicians willing to sell their souls.
Rich people screw everything up throughout history.

scale-theory.bsky.social•1 day ago

We don't even know all that are behind this, the new world order been going on well before musk.

saratonyn.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you for posting that! 👏👏👏

jaymontgomery.bsky.social•1 day ago

https://youtu.be/vrAzSZ5rECs?si=maViXmjdEyZfBMT_

malnason.bsky.social•1 day ago

Dang. Buckle Therapeutics is going to copy @costplusdrugs.com and have transparent pricing for our novel low cost naloxone administration device. Save lives *and* build a company? That’s what I’m talking about!

roadreclaimed.bsky.social•1 day ago

Abolish the PBMs.

coolhand3333.bsky.social•1 day ago

America Trump is trapped

coolhand3333.bsky.social•1 day ago

That’s right, give them hell, Mr. Cuban, I have a feeling you’re going to be the next president you keep putting out information like this people will trust every word you say great information appreciate you

pammiew.bsky.social•1 day ago

Want to reform prescription coverage look at the wholesalers & the drug companies, they set the prices and determine what drugs can and cannot be on shelves. The wholesaler for a drug I take that doesn’t make me sick won’t get it because they don’t make money from it. The manufacturer $479 a pill.

carpenter22.bsky.social•1 day ago

Everyone gets ripped off by PBMs.

trumpsucks74.bsky.social•1 day ago

They don’t want to be helped Mark. They are truly brain dead

vanessadowler.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’m a benefit manager and just about Pharmacy Benefit Manager is ripping someone off.

checkingthisout01.bsky.social•1 day ago

Why go political when you are trying to sell into the government?

You just celebrated a bunch of government office workers being forced to watch a toe sucking video.

Don't you think potential buyers or influencers might be put off?

What's noble about promoting a toe sucking video?

tubette.bsky.social•1 day ago

am sure Tuberville can fix it for them. haha

grestel.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hello beautiful 😍 Johanna
Love your caption
Can we possibly be friends

mselii.bsky.social•1 day ago

Everyone is getting ripped off by PBMs

onaj.bsky.social•1 day ago

That was the reason the Biden made it possible for the government to negotiate directly with the drug companies. Republicans blocked it for decades and now it’s gone.

We the taxpayers paid for the R&D, but get fleeced at the front end, by paying more for drugs than anyone else in the world. Why?

mindtherudder.bsky.social•1 day ago

You should look at corrupt Ohio 👀

iabacon.bsky.social•1 day ago

Maybe their state auditor is prevented from looking at these things. That’s how we work here in Iowa.

scorpion233.bsky.social•1 day ago

The state auditor is in cahoots with the rest of the Republican led government.

iabacon.bsky.social•1 day ago

Oh, willful incompetence.

We also have that here in Iowa!

weirdbecksands.bsky.social•1 day ago

Of course they are. BlackRock is deep in the PBM business.

susantymchuk01.bsky.social•1 day ago

Where’s Trump’s Promised New Cheaper Better Coverage HEALTHCARE PLAN !! Where’s Trump’s Cheaper Day #1 Grocery Prices !! Where’s Trump’s Promised Cheaper Gas And Home Energy Bills !! Must Have Forgotten While He Spends Millions Of Our Tax Money On Trips To Sports Events/Golf At Mar-A-Logo!!

susantymchuk01.bsky.social•1 day ago

Trump Approved GOPs Budget—Cuts Medicaid $800 Billion—This Means RED STATES MOST MEDICAID Recipients-Will Lose Their Healthcare! Rural U.S. Hospitals Are Going Close Down—Without This Funding! Trump/GOPs Made It Harder To Join ACA, Cut Coverage And Medical Locations That Accept ACA !!

grestel.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hello 🤗 Susan
Nice connecting with you here

susantymchuk01.bsky.social•1 day ago

Trump/GOPs Removed Biden’s CAP On Medicines! $8. Medicine Now Cost $500.—$800. A Young Man Committed Suicide After Trying To Refill His Medication To Breathe (Puffer) And Couldn’t Afford It! Diabetic Medication Up Costs $80. And All Medications Prices Vary From State To State! Same Producer!!

jsummers12.bsky.social•1 day ago

Why are you ignoring the two April 1st Congressional elections in Florida? These low turnout races are winnable and even if Dems come up short but outperform expectations, they can convince swing state and swing district Republicans to abandon Trump. This will be one of your best investments.

fortezza7.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yep, and now they are trying to make us pay a 10+ dollars fee for the pharmacy every time we fill a prescription.

grampafan.bsky.social•1 day ago

Whooosh!! Right over my head!

saltysmom.bsky.social•1 day ago

Kickbacks? Interlocking directorates?

freegal24.bsky.social•1 day ago

...there are far too many multi-syllable words for anyone in that posting for Alabama State Gov to comprehend, @mcuban.bsky.social.

johnrage.bsky.social•1 day ago

This is what happens when lobbying runs rampant. The legislature and leadership have to be in on this in order for it to run rampant. Corporations are robbing the public and we allow it.

jenniferyoungart.bsky.social•1 day ago

Had to look this up: PBM stands for Pharmacy Benefit Manager. PBMs are third-party companies that manage prescription drug benefits for insurance providers.

yesicanidiot911.bsky.social•1 day ago

No one has stopped it, that's why.

Might as well take total advantage of anyone who is fool enough to keep paying it.

This issue was brought up in a hearing last fall. Nothing was changed of course.

donvauay.bsky.social•1 day ago

Alabama, like the other prolife states, has one of the lowest life(!!) expectancies. Most voters in Alabama are fine with being ripped off and getting $hitty health care. Their priority is bigotry & hatred.

divinebow.bsky.social•1 day ago

Guess you are right .

aboutheaven.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yep can’t feel empathy toward them. Life only matters to them when it’s to control the body of a woman.

grestel.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hello
Nice connecting with you here

rachelsipperstudio.bsky.social•1 day ago

Comment section- When speaking of states where you understand there's a lot of unethical power, keep in mind the wide base of victims who are stuck there feeding that beast. -with love from AL

complicitmedia.bsky.social•1 day ago

Keep in mind the wide base that continues to vote in direct contravention of their own best interests.

lisapease.bsky.social•1 day ago

If we had single payer, this wouldn’t happen because everyone would get the same deal across the country. The economies of scale would be enormous.

blue-n-al.bsky.social•1 day ago

Largest employers are universities that try to self insure, so the insurers have found a different profit center

juju71.bsky.social•1 day ago

I live here. A blue dot in a sea of red. It is pretty dismal here. Thank you for posting this. I hope it brings some attention to what is going on. It's so corrupt. I'm just waiting to retire and hopefully move.

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vayliya.bsky.social•1 day ago

There are already some things in motion. We know how bad it is but money in politics is hard to get out. https://www.al.com/politics/2025/02/alabama-pharmacists-stage-walkout-amid-mass-closures-struggling-to-keep-doors-open.html

djbh04.bsky.social•1 day ago

WOW! This is what employees get from their GOP reps? Supporting small business and corps screw them by increasing prices for drugs and Losing their pharmacies? Vote them out moment. Wake up. Would you rather wear an ugly Trump watch or be able to afford your RX ?

vayliya.bsky.social•1 day ago

I don’t know what you are trying to tell me.

bcb21.bsky.social•1 day ago

Some PBMs, some are trying to do the right thing in the industry!

rudyromeiro.bsky.social•1 day ago

They most likely know and that's by design... so they pocket on the backend. You know how it is, don't you Mark?

lysoldisinme.bsky.social•1 day ago

Why do u think Alabama is among 10 poorest states in this country 🤔

sokyle2.bsky.social•1 day ago

America’s whole healthcare system is a rip off

My wife is Korean and decided to pass on US Citizenship when Trump was elected in 2016

She still gets her Korean National Healthcare … $45/month gets her 100% coverage, excellent service and a full, FREE preventative comprehensive exam EVERY YEAR !

kbethany.bsky.social•1 day ago

📌

justthefactsman.bsky.social•1 day ago

Literally everyone I know said their prescription costs jumped up as soon was Trump was sworn in. I've had the same experience. What I don't get is why employers are joining with the guys ripping them off. I guess they all belong to the same country club?

therealjoeyhoy.bsky.social•19 hours ago

My hope is we all survive this trainwreck, and it's such a terrible disaster no Republican ever holds power again.

antidramallama.bsky.social•19 hours ago

We are very very lucky and get insurance through a local community college my husband works for that refuses to be greedy. They negotiated to lower our copays and kept drug prices from going too wacky last year because they knew this was coming.

billywonka.bsky.social•1 day ago

people in AL, TN, MS and others are JUST DUMB AS A BAG OF ROCKS. They aided and abetted the COUP that is taking place. I have empathy for the few sentient beings there that saw this coming and tried in their districts, state, and national elections to right this ship. THEY SHOULD MOVE.

columbiariverwitch.bsky.social•1 day ago

Quality of life outcomes do not seem to be high on southern voter's wish list for what their politicians to do. Owning the libs & keeping ppl of color poorer that whites seem to be their #1 desire.

columbiariverwitch.bsky.social•1 day ago

Ppl that live in the southern states are constantly being screwed by their governments. Their states are at the bottom of things you want your state to excel at, like maternal & infant health & top of things you want to be at the bottom of like amount of ppl living in poverty.

kaylasan94.bsky.social•1 day ago

The worst part is that most of them don't even notice. I live in Texas, and it's embarrassing to see how bad living conditions are down here. There are so many empty rental homes that people can't buy or afford to rent while we have homeless camps, and now measles is spreading across the state.

kindkaleidoscope.bsky.social•1 day ago

And then we get gerrymandered and have no ability to utilize the “proper” path of resistance. Unions are basically illegal in Alabama. Our largest export in Alabama is prisoners. Prison labor to be precise.

thecynnik.bsky.social•1 day ago

Your neighbors approve of this. Take it up with them.

kindkaleidoscope.bsky.social•1 day ago

We have tried. Those that want better get gerrymandered out of voting. We can’t get monetary support to run democratic candidates from the ADP in the heavily gerrymandered districts so there is no chance to even vote for better candidates. I got to vote for 5 non republicans. One was Harris.

columbiariverwitch.bsky.social•14 hours ago

I live in a red district, so I feel your pain. Most of the state of OR is 1 big red district. I live right on western edge, so it's not that bad right here & Portland is really close. But 1/3 of my county is MAGA/GOP, almost all the business owners. National Dems don't even try to win my district

thecynnik.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Start with a strategy to take over your State government.

areteagape.bsky.social•17 hours ago

There is a huge difference when there is a union.

fightinginjustices.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's cheaper for me to not go through my part d on a couple of my more expensive meds. I mean a lot cheaper, like over $100.00 on one of them.

endorar.bsky.social•1 day ago

But they're safe from drag queens, so it's all good.

divinebow.bsky.social•1 day ago

Exactly my dear you said it all.

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newlife25.bsky.social•1 day ago

I really needed your post to lift my mood!

endorar.bsky.social•1 day ago

graceomalley.bsky.social•1 day ago

You KNOW every politician in Alabama is getting huge bribes from PBMS, Insurance lobbyists. That is how it is in South Carolina. That worthless vulture industry controls all the powerful pols in the state. It sucks here - no ins/hc industry regulations.

hikercat.bsky.social•1 day ago

Please investigate new hook insurance companies are telling employers to tell their employess. Being told benefits cut, deductables higher because ozempic is so high priced, (noone I knowin the company is on it), but your can purchase cafe style through a third party for broken arm coverage ect.

hikercat.bsky.social•1 day ago

And if the employer can get 100 of their employees to have one on one meetings with third party cafe seller, Blue cross will cut a better deal for cost toemployer coverage
.

drdalenyc.bsky.social•1 day ago

Because all the Medicare money is being given over to private insurers who are using their Medicare Advantage plans to rip off the federal government with all of their fraudulent claims.

perpetuitas.bsky.social•1 day ago

Will DOGE sniff that out with their intelligence?

drdalenyc.bsky.social•1 day ago

Not when they are planning to install Dr Oz as the head of Medicare who has made his fortune from United Healthcare… the largest Medicare Advantage SCAM Plan provider in the country!

packardsgoose.bsky.social•1 day ago

Its not a rip-off if its how you fund your kick-backs.

tinybabygoalie.bsky.social•1 day ago

Here’s a good primer on PBMs for those who are unfamiliar: https://journalistsresource.org/home/pharmacy-benefit-managers-what-journalists-need-to-know-about-the-prescription-drug-middleman-industry/

passionateliberal.bsky.social•1 day ago

There's no one in government here in Alabama that's smart enough to know what you're talking about. Save us! 🤣

amethystdreams49.bsky.social•1 day ago

Truth!!

johnrichard75.bsky.social•1 day ago

This gives me an idea. Start a negotiating consulting firm that works with local, state, and possibly feds to negotiate contracts at a lower cost than what they are doing now? Seems like politicians suck at understanding this stuff and need outside help.

therealbid.bsky.social•1 day ago

The fix is in. It’s not their citizens they’re in it for.

jasewell.bsky.social•1 day ago

I work for one of the top 10 employers in AL. We changed PBMs this year and let me tell you, it has been a nightmare. I thought it was bad before with the last one but this new fly by night company is making it impossible for us to get prescriptions filled.

jonesdan.bsky.social•1 day ago

Somebody is getting paid for this fraud, that’s for sure.

danbad23.bsky.social•1 day ago

Really, we’re all getting ripped off by PBM’s. Their growth has exploded in the last 10 years, driving up drug prices everywhere.

nemstra.bsky.social•1 day ago

When a state’s biggest employer is a university, it needs to work smarter

sirfargood.bsky.social•1 day ago

There is an insulin bill in front of the ND senate today. Wanna take a guess at who is one of the biggest donate to ND politicians? Prime Therapeutics - the PBM for BCBS of ND plans. Fun fact: also owned by BCBS of ND. The give the kickbacks to themselves!

archimedesnein.bsky.social•1 day ago

I live here! I'd write to my representatives but they can't read.

scopecreep.bsky.social•1 day ago

This comment won the internet for me today, audible laughter. Sorry about the unfortunate situation

jonesdan.bsky.social•1 day ago

They’re on the take.

alien-painter.bsky.social•1 day ago

Same.

marymorrow.bsky.social•1 day ago

They just don't care. I also live here as well.

corragthelegend.bsky.social•1 day ago

I've tried writing and calling them. The same ole canned text response did come from one about 6 months later. (Shelby) The other responds more quickly with a page full of right wing propaganda emesis 🤮

thecynnik.bsky.social•1 day ago

Your leaders are elected by your neighbors. Says a lot of who you live among.

corragthelegend.bsky.social•18 hours ago

Exactly

dotofblue.bsky.social•1 day ago

They don't care. They don't need to. All they have to do is wave their guns and be anti-abortion and they get elected.

divinebow.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm sure they do care.

debisskyfalling.bsky.social•1 day ago

But #Alabama what if you did not give up and pushed back, get the word out and help each other?

I’m not asuming you are not doing anything. If you know of anything perhaps you can tag some key words and get something going or join in? 🙏

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kodiakwoodchuck.bsky.social•1 day ago

Unless those words are "roll tide" you mean

tom101010.bsky.social•1 day ago

Just keep minorities, LGBTQ, and women in their places and all is well. 🤦🏼‍♂️

avandon.bsky.social•23 hours ago

PBMs add no value at all. It's just a cost that gets passed on to the rest of us.

amsanchezpm.bsky.social•1 day ago

Same in Kansas

https://ncpa.org/newsroom/qam/2025/02/04/kansas-pharmacies-temporarily-closing-advocate-reforms-topeka

clusterfuck.bsky.social•1 day ago

My brother lives in Alabama; calls it Dumbfuckistan. He lives just outside of Huntsville. The government just invested billions in that area and hired tens of thousands of workers that are now going to be fired because that’s what Alabama voted for.

dejoodster.bsky.social•1 day ago

PBMs rip off everyone everywhere. Its just another profit layer.

kkojonez.bsky.social•1 day ago

Keep voting Republicans.. Unbelievable

rowe1959.bsky.social•1 day ago

The blue states will be asked to bail them out

saint6870.bsky.social•1 day ago

My state won't. Not a chance

kellyngrotto.bsky.social•1 day ago

And we can tell them to pull themselves up by their bootstraps.

reneehere.bsky.social•1 day ago

Good old Alabama... Leader in the south!

bucketshopbob.bsky.social•1 day ago

And they love Pbr's

boomerwealth.bsky.social•1 day ago

@Markcuban I was just explaining this to a friend in Arkansas it’s really sad.

greenmoney83.bsky.social•1 day ago

It’s interesting how the people who live there don’t care are understand democracy, and fair practice.

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goodwinm.bsky.social•1 day ago

We are all getting ripped off by PBMs.

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spooley2.bsky.social•1 day ago

This is blatant CORRUPTION and CRONYISM CAPITALISM please expose all the horrific crimes and lies this will bring upon the American 🇺🇸 people!

anonperson8479.bsky.social•1 day ago

"... RIPPED off by PBMs."

How does "strong" contract/legal "protection" make medicine cost more for one business? The people of Alabama are being robbed by their politicians, who allowed this pork-barreling. A PBM exists only to protect medicine manufacturers from the laws of supply and demand.

saltlife251.bsky.social•1 day ago

Someone in Alabama state government is getting kickbacks. This state has a history of corruption and a citizenry that knows but doesn’t care OR in many cases doesn’t have an option to change as there are often no Democratic challengers on the ballot.

grestel.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hello Lizzy
How's the weather like now in Alabama

iamcanehdian.bsky.social•1 day ago

brutal

bluesky411.bsky.social•1 day ago

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hodofyle.bsky.social•1 day ago

At this point Alabama getting ripped off on everything is right of passage. Education, representation, due process, voter suppression… you name it.

mrchip.bsky.social•1 day ago

And they love it so they can own the liberals. They would burn their house down to own the liberals. They truly are not capable of critical thinking.

kyarnvn.bsky.social•1 day ago

Genuinely know people who would do this shit down here 💀

karpuzbaby.bsky.social•1 day ago

they're getting ripped off by a lot more than pbms... but it seems they want it that way

peskyprofessor.bsky.social•1 day ago

scorpion233.bsky.social•1 day ago

And nobody can afford eggs.

dribbles68.bsky.social•1 day ago

We must boycott eggs for at least a month maybe more
Eggs are not a necessity
DO NOT buy them
I won’t just need a whole lot of followers to support me
That’s how we get the price down let the producers choke on them
Not that difficult

antidramallama.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Boycotting eggs hurts the farmers. Egg pricing isn't because of pure greed; the avian flu is wiping out flocks. It's really bad. Even backyard farmers like me have had to raise our prices because of flu issues and rocketing high feed costs.

dribbles68.bsky.social•5 hours ago

I completely understand but honestly not concerned so much about the farmers
I’m concerned what the jackass is doing to the country.we are witnessing how a dictatorship begins. Guy is a menace to society as we know it. And know one stands up to him. Stealing from the poor and giving to the rich

sonicdixie.bsky.social•1 day ago

Everyone everywhere is getting ripped off by PBMs.

bo-tally68.bsky.social•1 day ago

Verrrrry interesting!

jason-borschow.bsky.social•1 day ago

Insane!

skippy311.bsky.social•1 day ago

PBMs need to just go away. Prior auths need to go away. High deductibles need to go away.

bobrl.bsky.social•1 day ago

It is like you people ignore very important things!!! Post the video of woman dragged from a town hall meeting in idaho !!! Talk about it!!! Warn others to be aware of this!!!!!!

bobrl.bsky.social•1 day ago

U.S. NEWS
Idaho town hall meeting turns chaotic after woman is forcibly removed for shouting at speakers

dfourny.bsky.social•1 day ago

Highway robbery. I wouldn’t be surprised to find a kickback scheme within AL govt.

weswie-114.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hello Alabama??????

lajolla44.bsky.social•1 day ago

Careful, Mark Cuban… We may have to propose you for Cardinal in time for the conclave. Meantime, many many think you are awesome.!

gratefulhomie.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's a feature not a bug for the politicians.

bestnshort.bsky.social•23 hours ago

🤬JUST A BUNCH OF CHICKEN-SHIT WIMPS!

sgtfella.bsky.social•1 day ago

Kay Ivey has been MIA for sometime now.

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americanvagabond.bsky.social•1 day ago

Ohio does the same thing. Infuriating.

momo663.bsky.social•1 day ago

Everyone is getting ripped off by PBM’s

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joopeydoop.bsky.social•1 day ago

Alabama thinks that's what freedom is. Senator Football Coach Hut Hut said so. 🦅

julietnotromeo.bsky.social•1 day ago

We're ALL getting ripped off by PBMs! #UniversalHealthcareNow

bpr59.bsky.social•18 hours ago

Tommy Tuberville is up for reelection, do your job Alabama! Is not like he is doing his.

dobby-san.bsky.social•1 day ago

Rebates are a scam to allow pharma manufacturers to execute price differentiation; this table explains nothing

tsonic45.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's Alabama.

smygfilma.bsky.social•1 day ago

They deserve

cindyshoward.bsky.social•1 day ago

It’s because Blue Cross is so powerful in Alabama. They are a monopoly. They are the main reason my husband left private practice after 20 years. Blue Cross can do whatever it wants.

jackjacobs.bsky.social•1 day ago

But why would they want to get screwed? They are a screwing the large employers and helping themselves on the small plans.

theeagles.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Thanks for sharing this important information!

burning8.bsky.social•1 day ago

Everyone is.

loudlong.bsky.social•1 day ago

Ripping people off is the business model of PBMs.

ihavesomething2say.bsky.social•1 day ago

This is the kind of shit that creates disillusionment with government and traditional western medicine. Ergo, president dumbass gets elected and Wormbrain gets approved. Sadly, people don’t understand that the real Bad guy is unfettered capitalism.

denialawareness.bsky.social•1 day ago

allgood2024.bsky.social•1 day ago

Sooo MC, what do you suggest? And stop using Acronyms, it’s like heer,and theer, Country grammar. Drop “AI”, sounds like a preacher who suggests that only he has a direct connection. I don’t see you a “Preacher”.

poetdevotee.bsky.social•1 day ago

Oh, yes, we are. The legal kickbacks from the early aughts have allowed them to make BILLIONS that we have paid for. It's outrageous!

depobleu.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank You Mark. My wife used your services and saved us a ton of money. U Rock!

onegreenman.bsky.social•1 day ago

I believe Insurance is one of the largest scams in history. Why does the so called government pay the insurance companies billions of dollars a year when the are at the top of the Fortune 500 every year. Maybe they should claw back that money as well.

kreeeena.bsky.social•1 day ago

Isn't that the whole point? Profit over people?

iabacon.bsky.social•1 day ago

Finally, someone who gets it!

pmanville.bsky.social•1 day ago

Very valid point!

Imo Profit isn’t the issue; where and how made are the issues

PBM are nefarious , wait till we feel the warmth of bad PE paper frizzing away

Mofos always driving buses into trains to make profit

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sickofbull.bsky.social•1 day ago

You hit a cult nerve. Be safe and keep up the good work. "Emperor Trumphole" is hiding in MARALARDASS like a little coward but he is sending out nut jobs AGAIN to do something he's too COWARDLY to do himself. Because everyone is so unfair to him 😟🥹

trans-parent.bsky.social•1 day ago

Let’s combine the battle cries of both the left and the right. Implementing universal healthcare and running it like a business whose stockholders are patient outcomes. Virtually all of the “retained savings” drop straight to the bottom line saving taxpayers billions. Probably more. You in, Mark?

trans-parent.bsky.social•1 day ago

The fundamental problem is that PBMs exist.

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meltonmr.bsky.social•1 day ago

Ripped off, paid under the table, who knows.

sisterpetercalliem.bsky.social•1 day ago

Anyone ever had their life saved by Mark Cuban? Physically or Financially? *crickets*

govols25.bsky.social•1 day ago

You think you could handle the formulary and claims for them? Man I would love to see someone else get a contract than express scripts

boweaver11.bsky.social•1 day ago

🤔 the most racist states just seem to be the most…corrupt

rogue8z.bsky.social•1 day ago

Mr. Cuban why don’t you start a news station and you can hire Joy Reid and Jim Acosta?

momtray.bsky.social•1 day ago

PBM stands for Pharmacy Benefit Manager. PBMs are third-party companies that manage prescription drug benefits for health plans, insurance providers, and Medicare Part D drug plans.

senatetim.bsky.social•1 day ago

The health care industry is nothing but a huge con. I know, I worked for a HC insurer. The US pays twice what the rest of the world pays.

rdmullin.bsky.social•1 day ago

The soft underbelly of the Trump-Musk axis: a question about Tesla ($TSLA) stock is whether the “autocratic (or conflict-of-interest) premium”, the stock appreciation since the election now valued at $88/s, will disappear soon as Musk becomes sufficiently more toxic.

urgent-penguin.bsky.social•1 day ago

Seriously you want me to go to LinkedIn? But of course PBMs are horrible.

bingo46.bsky.social•1 day ago

💯

candacemonforton.bsky.social•1 day ago

I don’t live in Alabama, but just rec’d a price increase notice from UHC on my medigap plan. I will not have enough left per month for meds. B/t PDPs at extreme highs & now this, how could anyone think Trump was working for us? These companies are back to charging what Biden got them to stop doing!

doctorhenryct.bsky.social•1 day ago

Another unnecessary industry. If we had single payer, the government would pay the bills with no middle man and no profit incentive.

divinebow.bsky.social•1 day ago

But how can that be possible without a middle man?

bigskydrea.bsky.social•1 day ago

So that was what first came to mind reading this comment. Why are employers worrying about this at all?

blueraven.bsky.social•1 day ago

That's the 24K$ question. Why do consumers tolerate that? Because we've been lied to for decades, by our elected Representatives, the press, and our employers.

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donna-white.bsky.social•1 day ago

What value added service do PBMs provide?

yossarianv5.bsky.social•1 day ago

There are no ethical billionaires.

inknpaint.bsky.social•1 day ago

Some of the poorest paying the most...Shame.

Wasn't the libs and Joe Biden, turns out it was big pharma and corporate greed keeping you down.

phoenixjag.bsky.social•1 day ago

That whole thing makes no sense. A middleman extracting a profit at the consumer’s expense

jrich1.bsky.social•1 day ago

I will ask you again if you have any idea how to stop the takedown of msnbc? #weneedjoy

rexs13.bsky.social•1 day ago

How to stop the co-opting of your favorite station:
1. Whine and do nothing.
2. Buy it.
3. Create your own space.
4. Require media to carry political debates.
5. Restrict political advertising to publicly funded amounts.
6. Tax the rich to the point where they can no longer afford bribes.

pmanville.bsky.social•1 day ago

Anybody in any state anytime

dribbles68.bsky.social•1 day ago

Cuban stop all the bullshit and start to prepare for 2028 election (if we have one )
Your vice president is jasmine crocket
With you and her you 2 will steamroll Trump or Vance now that will be a landslide
She’s a ball of fire and you are well respected
Self made billionaire
No silver spoon

phaedrys.bsky.social•1 day ago

Is anyone not getting ripped off by PBMs?

gustov4seasons.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hey! Wtf Big BPMs! ( what’s a BPM?)

arlblue.bsky.social•1 day ago

We are ripped off by the majority of corporations.

freddiefarkle.bsky.social•1 day ago

Mark, you couldn't pay me enough money to run one of your companies in Alabama, if you have any. Now, Arizona on the other hand....

georgiabluedevil.bsky.social•1 day ago

Alabama govt exists to make sure that the people are ripped off.

rebelwoapplause.bsky.social•1 day ago

You are still missing the point. MAGA and Trump simply do not care.

corneliusg.bsky.social•1 day ago

Mark, Alabama is a lost cause bro, take it from a resident native.
Two words: Coach Tommy

rachelsipperstudio.bsky.social•1 day ago

Every time I start to feel shame scrolling by the "call your reps daily" posts that are actually awesome- I think how both triggering and comical a phone call between me and Tuberville would even go. I have reached out online to Senator Britt though, so that's something.

corneliusg.bsky.social•1 day ago

I have serious doubts that Tuberville can operate a phone.

jasewell.bsky.social•1 day ago

I have serious doubts Tuberville can operate shoelaces.

ljkflyer.bsky.social•23 hours ago

https://mobilize.us/s/dS1Brg

bikerscott.bsky.social•1 day ago

Mark, we need you to start a 24/7 news channel. PLEASE !

onesneakycat.bsky.social•1 day ago

EVERYONE IS GETTING RIPPED OFF BY PBMs, Mark.

EVERYONE.

trisheno.bsky.social•1 day ago

We are all getting ripped off by PBM ‘s - try to keep up

debschlies.bsky.social•1 day ago

Illinois is starting to regulate PBMs ✊🏻🇺🇸

autozcape.bsky.social•1 day ago

thierryghi.bsky.social•1 day ago

This is NOT a joke: guys like you, Mark, like Sanders, AOC, the Meidas guys, or whoever successfully opposes him, be careful because Trump may send his brown shirts (Proud Boys) after you. Or he may imitate his master Putin, so stay away from windows.

rbtznmarmot.bsky.social•1 day ago

Paging Dr. Mangione

tomeclarke.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's disappointing you won't be running for president, but perhaps instead of running for president you could assemble a ready to go healthcare plan that the Dems who are running can pick up?

studio528.bsky.social•1 day ago

Alabama has the largest number of rube-suckers per capita than any other state in America.

Currently getting killed with the Musk-Trump mindless cuts and their political leaders remain silent.

davidicouldbewrong.bsky.social•1 day ago

Alabama is one of the worst run states in the union. https://cbwrong.blogspot.com/?m=1

antoncrowley.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hey Mark, you might be able to answer this. So they are dismantling the government, which is going to create a vacuum for work needing to be done. Did this administration preemptively set up private industry to be ready and waiting to swoop in and collect all this government money?

belllasusan.bsky.social•1 day ago

PBMs are corrupt. They DON'T negotiate for lower prices because their income is partly based on commissions from the drug manufacturers. DIRECT conflict of interest. They actually are incentivised to negotiate HIGHER prices for consumers, retailers and insurers.

ladyfordemocracy.bsky.social•1 day ago

I just ordered my first script and saved 40%. Thank you Mark Cuban

myya11-2.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’m from Alabama. Alabama just can’t do right. The memaw ivey, gov. is as stupid and backwards as she can be. Alabama will always be left behind bc of ignorance, racism, and tuberville. I cringe when he opens his mouth.

dotofblue.bsky.social•1 day ago

Ugh. I cannot stand ol' Mushmouth Meemaw. She IS our state's Confederate statue. And Tuberville, holy shit, what an embarrassment!

czgrey.bsky.social•1 day ago

Don't forget Katie Britt. Just cause she ain't popped up lately doesn't mean she's not preparing some God awful dissociated speech somewhere

sfnativekelly.bsky.social•1 day ago

Mark...why don't you ever @ these people? Tag them, or it's just meaningless.

annekaroosie.bsky.social•1 day ago

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/02/alabama-pharmacists-stage-walkout-amid-mass-closures-struggling-to-keep-doors-open.html

annekaroosie.bsky.social•1 day ago

https://journalistsresource.org/home/pharmacy-benefit-managers-what-journalists-need-to-know-about-the-prescription-drug-middleman-industry/

dagymguy.bsky.social•1 day ago

Isn't that old closeted lesbian governor? Disgusting human.

bighillk.bsky.social•1 day ago

Not sure if you have time to read this. Im a retired RT. Started in mid 70's. Salbutamol was formulated in UK at that time. Basically Albuterol. Big pharma has continued to profit off this drug by making minor changes to inhalers. They are $60 w/out insurance. They should be $10 to $15 max.

vetrano.me•1 day ago

This might be a good thing to track on the site I'm working on, too. Is much of this data readily / consistently available ?

sheretired.bsky.social•1 day ago

Until AL gets rid of their governor and tommy two turds, they have no chance of getting these things corrected.

goobersdottir.bsky.social•1 day ago

MeMaw Ivey has got to go. I'm embarrassed to be an Alabama native especially with that idiot Tuberville as a senator.

alien-painter.bsky.social•1 day ago

Afraid this state will put AG Marshall in the gov. spot. No improvement.

sheretired.bsky.social•1 day ago

Wow. He leads The Rule of Law Defense Fund that helped organized protests supporting President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021.

alien-painter.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Yep.

52imean54.bsky.social•1 day ago

Fuck memaw and her zoot suits!

corneliusg.bsky.social•1 day ago

She can't live too much longer.... She's 108

darlenelugo.bsky.social•1 day ago

Truth! I live in Alabama, and the politics in this state are shameful. I'm a Blue dot in a sea of red, and I don't understand why the citizens of this state vote against their own interests. 🔵

sheretired.bsky.social•1 day ago

I lived there briefly. Loved my time in AL. I went to every historical site I could while there. I hope things change for you.

darlenelugo.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks so much. What part of Alabama were you living in?

sheretired.bsky.social•1 day ago

Montgomery but I lived in surrounding states so I traveled all over except I never got to Selma.

almendares52.bsky.social•1 day ago

Two turds and the governor will likely be replaced by their own clones.

scorpion233.bsky.social•1 day ago

They're not interested in getting this corrected. It's fine with them as long as the people they don't like don't benefit from it.

corneliusg.bsky.social•1 day ago

Don't speak for me.

scorpion233.bsky.social•1 day ago

I don't.

corneliusg.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's ok, bro, forgive me. When you're from Alabama you grow up to be defensive. It's kind of hard to help.
I apologize

scorpion233.bsky.social•1 day ago

No harm, no foul.

corneliusg.bsky.social•1 day ago

I live here and I am not fine with it at all.

kayceebee.bsky.social•1 day ago

Same!

scorpion233.bsky.social•1 day ago

I think a lot of people in Alabama are not fine with that. They're just outnumbered by the people who don't care, at least for now. Things may change.

mrsgenx70.bsky.social•1 day ago

Tommy Two Turds is considering a run for governor

michaelomorah.bsky.social•1 day ago

Can someone get me a crane to help lift my jaw off the floor!? Great googly moogly!

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I just posted my piece Downfall today.. you might find it interesting

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greggy1theonly.bsky.social•1 day ago

Good information thank you

lockdonaldo.bsky.social•1 day ago

"Pharmacy Benefit Managers" should always be in quotes to recognize that they are the opposite of what they claim.

socalbeachrat.bsky.social•1 day ago

Massive doses of opiates prescribed in Alabama???

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fizzivoid.bsky.social•1 day ago

We're all getting ripped off by them. Yet, someone at the top thinks we should leave the pbms alone and go after "big pharma". Pbms and health care ins. taking credit for "helping" with care access problems *they* created, and skimming profit off our illnesses.
Grifting is the name of the game.

vanatheirys.bsky.social•1 day ago

Wait till you find out Shelby County AL has for profit probation lines lol. Of course there is deep corruption in the Roll Tide state. Best thing you can do is leave.

jeffm67.bsky.social•1 day ago

Rednecks like getting dry F’d…

kiapet6.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Damn thieves

comediocracy.bsky.social•1 day ago

BREAKING: Local man, unfamiliar with Alabama

marianneko.bsky.social•1 day ago

I recently left a Revenue Cycle Operations role at a major Boston Health Care system.. try to fight these PBMs and the Health Insurers which make it difficult to actually find which PBMs cover their members as a "carveout".

marianneko.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's creating a work situation so toxic with the Hospital pushing staff to collect cash and to reduce denials.It's shoveling sh*t against the tide. We were hemorrhaging $ to pharmacy authorization denials.. Big dollar drugs too.

specialsauce79.bsky.social•1 day ago

I live in Alabama and this state loves its meds and free checks but is totally red. Not sure that’s gonna end so well for them. FAFO

jdaunell.bsky.social•1 day ago

Well, SOMEONE is making money here. Questions: Who? and, more importantly, what have they done with the money? How many politicians did they buy?

sarahrain.bsky.social•1 day ago

I sure could use some guidance on how to get dental work I desperately need and still pay my rent .. 😭

tucolol.bsky.social•1 day ago

Any time I need dental work done I just go back into the alley, no painkillers but they did leave me with a nice tooth, they took the rest though

larsonnotes.bsky.social•1 day ago

And the blue states, such as NY and NJ, subsidize AL.

zomneydomnitz.bsky.social•1 day ago

I researched it and I'm still at a complete loss who a PBM benefits medically.

z-buck.bsky.social•1 day ago

How do you ditch the "prescription" plan that comes with your benefits? There is ZERO choice and I cannot distance myself from it. When my Rx's are run at the pharmacy, it shows who my "provider" is (who denies EVERYTHING) so I am forced to pay rack rate. No discount programs allowed for me! Grrr...

walt-delunt.bsky.social•1 day ago

Can anyone say Alabama Republican hypocrites?

tande432.bsky.social•1 day ago

Run for Texas Governor...

marc3516.bsky.social•1 day ago

So those PBM’s should be sued.

debit5968.bsky.social•1 day ago

Wow

saccosnephew.bsky.social•1 day ago

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