07/26/2026
Last week was one we'll never forget.
Micah had the opportunity to testify before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee about the TRICARE pharmacy program and the impact it is having on military families and the community pharmacies that serve them.
What most people didn't see was everything leading up to the hearing. Over several days, Micah finalized his 14-page written testimony with helpful feedback from fellow independent pharmacy advocates from organizations including American Pharmacies, Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency (PUTT), and the National Community Pharmacists Association. The night before the hearing, our hotel room became one final rehearsal as he practiced and made a few last-minute refinements to his oral testimony.
The next morning, we headed to the Russell Senate Office Building, where Chairman Tommy Tuberville and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren convened the hearing. Micah testified alongside other witnesses, including Express Scripts CEO Adam Kautzner.
What made us the proudest was how straightforward Micah's testimony was. He didn't have to be dramatic. It was built on the stories of real patients whose care has been disrupted and the contract terms that have made it increasingly difficult for independent pharmacies to continue serving TRICARE beneficiaries. The facts and the experiences of the families affected by them, spoke for themselves.
We're thankful for everyone who took the time to read, listen, and offer thoughtful feedback before the hearing. Advocacy is always stronger when people are willing to share their experience and perspective.
Micah has always believed that caring for patients doesn't stop at the pharmacy counter. Sometimes it means showing up in Washington, D.C., and speaking on behalf of the military families who deserve access to the local pharmacies they know and trust. We're proud of him for doing just that.