Media Advisory, February 17, 2020, Governor's Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices to Hold Meeting in Oshkosh on Health Insurers and Self-Insured Employers

February 17, 2020

For more information contact Olivia Hwang, Director of Public Affairs, (608) 209-6309 or olivia.hwang@wisconsin.gov


MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor's Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices to Hold Meeting in Oshkosh on Health Insurers and Self-Insured Employers

Oshkosh, Wis. – The third meeting of the Governor's Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices will be held on Wednesday, February 19.  The Task Force launched its work in 2019 and is charged with making recommendations for reducing prescription drug prices in Wisconsin.

Wednesday's meeting will focus on pharmacy benefit managers, health insurers, and self-insured employers. The meeting will include presentations from organizations such as the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA), MagellanRx Management, The Alliance, National CooperativeRx and Seats Incorporated.

What:

Third Meeting of the Governor's Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices

Where:

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Culver Family Welcome Center
Room 228; The Michael D. Wachtel Room
625 Pearl Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901

When:

Task Force Meeting - 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., February 19

Informal Media Availability – Immediately following the Task Force meeting from 2:00 to 2:15 p.m.

Other Media Details:

Members of the media are welcome to attend the Task Force meeting in whole or in part. If you plan to attend, please contact Derek Spellman at 608-264-8118 or at Derek.Spellman@wisconsin.gov to reserve seating or space to film.

Parking:

Free parking is available on-site for Welcome Center guests. Click here ​​ for more information.