Health care policy can feel complicated—but the impact on our wallets, our communities, and our ability to access life-saving care is very real. That’s why the BlackDoctor Policy Hub is launching a new “Lunch & Learn” Live series, starting right here in Virginia.
In our first conversation, we’ll shine a light on the hidden rules shaping your health care: 340B drug pricing, PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers), and MFN (Most Favored Nation policies). These policies are supposed to expand access and lower costs—but without transparency and accountability, they too often leave patients, especially Black communities, behind.
Our expert panel includes:
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John Newby, CEO of BIO Virginia and respected health industry leader
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Dr. Harry Gewanter, pediatric rheumatologist and frontline advocate for equity in care
Together, we’ll unpack:
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Why 67% of Virginia’s 340B hospitals provide below-average charity care—even while tripling profits from the program.
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How PBMs act as powerful middlemen controlling pharmacy contracts—and why that matters for your prescription costs.
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What MFN policies could mean for equitable drug pricing in Black and underserved communities.
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How YOU can raise your voice to demand transparency, accountability, and fair access.
This conversation is sparked by recent investigative reporting from The New York Times, which exposed how hospitals in Richmond’s Black neighborhoods lost critical services while corporate profits soared.
Don’t miss this powerful discussion. Pull up with your lunch, bring your questions, and be part of the movement to push for real change in Virginia and beyond.
Mark your calendar: Thursday, August 22 at 12 PM EST on Facebook Live.
