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Sen. Jerry Alvord’s Press Releases

Showing: February, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Committee Advances Reforms Targeting Pharmacy Benefit Managers

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Senate Business and Insurance Committee, led by Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, passed four bills on Thursday to crack down on unfair practices by pharmacy benefit managers and address inequities between PBMs and independent pharmacies.

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

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.

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