1. Trends & External Forces

Drug Channels News Roundup, Mid-April 2026: Vertical Integration & MLR Games, Copay Maximizers, Hospital Price Chaos, and One Big Drug Channel Family

I’m pleased to introduce a new recurring feature from Bryce Platt, DCI’s new Director. Each month, Bryce will highlight some of his most notable LinkedIn posts—for those of you who don’t follow him or can’t keep up with his prolific stream of drug channel graphics.

Best,

Adam


Welcome to my first Drug Channels post! Yes, it may feel a bit strange to see an article here that isn’t written by Adam.

I post daily on LinkedIn, but some posts deserve a deeper look or a wider audience. This roundup highlights a few of my favorites from the past month, along with added context and takeaways.

Let me know what you think and how I can make these roundups even more useful.

In this issue:

Extra: How did I end up at Drug Channels Institute?

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PBM Industry Update 2026: Trends, Challenges, and What’s Ahead.

Don’t miss DCI’s upcoming webinar on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET. Adam J. Fein and Bryce Platt will unpack the good, the bad, and the ugly of the PBM industry—and what it means for you. Click here to learn more and sign up.

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