Alvord Advances Pharmacy Reimbursement Reform

Alvord Advances Pharmacy Reimbursement Reform

Legislation aimed at increasing transparency in prescription drug pricing and protecting local pharmacies cleared a Senate committee this week on a 10–0 vote. Oklahoma Senator Jerry Alvord authored Senate Bill 2074, which seeks to establish fair and transparent reimbursement standards for pharmacies and rein in practices by pharmacy benefit managers that critics say disadvantage independent community pharmacies. Alvord spent significant time walk

Senator Alvord Pushes Back on Constant Cost Increases of Health Insurance with Full Bipartisan Support

Senator Alvord Pushes Back on Constant Cost Increases of Health Insurance with Full Bipartisan Support Kailey.Guinn Thu, 02/26/2026 - 14:48 OKLAHOMA CITY — Legislation designed to protect Oklahomans’ pocketbooks and access to their local pharmacies and ensure fair, transparent reimbursement standards advanced this week with strong bipartisan support, passing committee on a 10–0 vote. Senate Bill 2074 is authored by Sen. Jerry Alvord, R-Wilson, w…