DoD cannot continue to ignore this conflict of interest that arises when a company owns both a pbm, that is the one directing the payments, and a pharmacy. That has got to stop. And in the meantime, Existing contracts should be regularly audited and subjected to much greater transparency. to try to beat this kind of conflict out of the system. I look forward to working with DoD on this and serving the best interests of the 9 million American service members, veterans and their families who are depending on us. (08:06–08:13)
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Asserts that existing contracts should undergo regular audits and increased transparency.
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