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The Devil Wore a Lab Coat & PBM Reform in Illinois | TWIRx


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🎙️ Featured Guests:
  • John Covello – Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC)
  • Garth Reynolds – Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA)
  • Illinois pharmacy owners, this episode is for you. With the passage of HB 1697, a $70 million lifeline is now available to support independent pharmacies across the state—but the clock is ticking. The October 31st deadline is critical.

    Covello and Reynolds break down:
    • The Critical Access Pharmacy Fund – how it strengthens local pharmacies.
    • The DECO program – what it means for reimbursement.
    • Patient Self-Management Programs (PSMP) – driving patient care and outcomes.
    • The one-minute attestation that unlocks enhanced Medicaid dispensing fees.
    • If you’re a pharmacy owner in Illinois, this could be the most important 30 minutes you’ll spend this month.

      🎶 Special Feature: Mary Kutter

      This week, TWIRx also spotlights Mary Kutter, a rising country singer-songwriter from Kentucky. Known for her gritty, truthful storytelling, Kutter’s music explores themes of family, small-town struggles, and the opioid crisis.

      With viral songs like “Devil’s Money” and “The Devil Wore a Lab Coat”, plus songwriting credits for artists like Bailey Zimmerman, Kutter’s voice is shaping the soundtrack of rural America. Signed with Reservoir Media, she brings a raw perspective on how music can confront issues like addiction while honoring her Kentucky roots.

      💡 Episode Highlights:
      • The $70M opportunity Illinois pharmacies can’t afford to miss.
      • How independent pharmacies can secure financial stability through HB 1697.
      • Why Medicaid fee enhancements could change the game.
      • Mary Kutter on blending country grit with the reality of the opioid epidemic.

      • 📌 Don’t miss this episode of This Week in Pharmacy. It’s where policy, patient care, and culture intersect.
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