Grinsteinner: Clarifying the Role of PSAOs Will Improve Patient Care in Maryland

Just over a month ago, Governor Larry Hogan delivered his last State of the State address. Now, the legislature is hard at work in Annapolis hearing and crafting legislation to continue moving Maryland forward. Top of mind for most Maryland residents—and frankly, many people nationwide—is lawmakers’ ability and commitment to strengthening our healthcare industry. For years, people have struggled with confusion and increasing costs, particularly the price of prescription medications. The pandemic only made things worse. Maryland lawmakers were right to seek prescription drug transparency during the 2020 legislative session by passing HB 978. With such a complex prescription drug marketplace, few really understand how prescription medications are priced.