Media Advisory, January 22, 2020, Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices to Hold Meeting in Milwaukee on Pharmacy Benefit Managers

January, 22 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 Milwaukee on Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Milwaukee, Wis. – The second meeting of the Governor's Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices will be held on Wednesday, January 22.  The Task Force launched its work in 2019 and is charged with making recommendations for reducing prescription drug prices in Wisconsin.

Tuesday's meeting will focus on the role of pharmacy benefit managers and will include presentations from experts from the University of Southern California, IngenioRx, and Navitus.

What:

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

Where:

Room S120
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)​
700 W State Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233

When:

Task Force Meeting - 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., January 22

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 Olivia Hwang at 608-209-6309 or at Olivia.hwang@wisconsin.gov to reserve seating or space to film.

Parking:

Public parking is available in the parking garage adjacent to MATC, as well as in the surrounding area.