New Docuseries Modern Medical Mafia Examines PBMs’ Role in Drug Pricing

Streaming on Amazon January 21, 2025

January 7, 2025 – Patient Protector announces the release of Modern Medical Mafia, a powerful new docuseries that shines a light on the damaging practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and their role in the escalating prescription drug pricing crisis. The series will premiere on Amazon on January 21, 2025.

Modern Medical Mafia uncovers how PBMs manipulate drug pricing, restrict patient access to medications, and devastate independent pharmacies across the country. The series highlights heartbreaking stories like that of Cole Schmidtknecht, who tragically passed away after being unable to afford his asthma medication due to exorbitant price hikes.

The docuseries is a rallying cry for change, urging patients, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to demand transparency and accountability in the pharmaceutical supply chain.

A pre-release event will take place on January 10, 2025, in Rio, Wisconsin, to honor Cole Schmidtknecht’s memory and to bring attention to the urgent need for reform.

Viewers can watch the trailer here and visit modernmedicalmafia.com for more information about the docuseries and related advocacy efforts.