APCI Sponsors The PBM Reform Podcast with New Host Greg Reybold

BESSEMER, Ala., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI), a leading national cooperative of independent community pharmacies, proudly announces its sponsorship of The PBM Reform Podcast, which will launch this June with new host Greg Reybold, APCI's Vice President of Healthcare Policy and General Counsel.

The podcast, part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network's (PPN) dynamic 2025 lineup, brings renewed focus to one of the most urgent issues in pharmacy today: Reforming the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). With episodes hosted by one of the nation's foremost policy experts, The PBM Reform Podcast will explore legislative progress, legal challenges, and actionable insights for independent pharmacies, patients, and policymakers alike.

"PBM reform is at the center of the national conversation on drug pricing and healthcare access," said Greg Reybold, who has spent years drafting landmark legislation and working closely with pharmacy stakeholders nationwide. "As a longtime listener and fan of The PBM Reform Podcast, I am honored to take the reins and I look forward to this podcast continuing to drive important conversations, lift the voices of champions, tackle tough issues, and shape policy at the state and federal level."

As a long-time advocate for independent pharmacies, APCI views this sponsorship as a natural extension of its mission to protect and support community-based pharmacy care.

"Our members are on the front lines of patient care every day, and they see firsthand the harm caused by unchecked PBM practices," said Tim Hamrick, CEO of APCI. "Supporting The PBM Reform Podcast is part of our broader effort to lead on policy, empower our members, and amplify the truth about how PBMs impact pharmacy and patient care."

PPN founder Todd Eury welcomed APCI's involvement, calling the sponsorship a significant boost for the network's policy-focused programming.

"APCI has been instrumental in the national PBM reform movement," said Eury. "With Greg Reybold at the mic and APCI's backing, this podcast will not only raise awareness but also drive action. We're excited about what the future holds for The PBM Reform Podcast."

The PBM Reform Podcast will be available on all major podcast platforms starting in June.

About American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI)

Founded in 1984, APCI is a member-owned cooperative serving the needs independent community pharmacies across the United States. Headquartered in Bessemer, Alabama, APCI provides group purchasing, pharmacy services, policy advocacy, and a commitment to the success of independent pharmacy.

About the Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN)

Launched in 2009, PPN is the world's largest podcast network dedicated to pharmacy, delivering over 80,000 monthly downloads across more than 40 active shows. The network connects industry thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators through engaging content focused on business, clinical, policy, and patient care.

SOURCE American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc.