Just an angry dad from the Midwest fighting for my son’s memory and the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform that might have saved him. Follow me for content on Cole's story, PBM education, and legislation as I traverse the U.S. and fight for a more equitable healthcare system.
I'm the proud co-founder of Patient Protector, where you can learn more about the #PBMreform movement, how you can help, and share your own story.
A new docuseries telling the true story of PBM and health insurance abuse in America. Made by pharmacists, endorsed by patients, produced by Patient Protector. NOW LIVE ON AMAZON PRIME.
Updates
Jun 5
Modern Medical Mafia was pulled from Prime & Vimeo after PBMs called it “defamatory.” No lies—just truth. Cole’s story is real. Watch it at PatientProtector.us. YouTube is free. Education Center supports the mission. #JusticeForCole #PBMReform #Truth
Jun 3
The High Cost of Medicine: A Tragic Loss and a Call for Reform In January 2024, 22-year-old Cole Schmidtknecht of Appleton, Wisconsin, lost his life to a preventable asthma attack—triggered not by a lack of awareness or medical neglect, but by the unaffordable cost of a medication he had depended o...Read more
Jun 3
UPDATE: Modern Medical Mafia Amazon Prime Video may have taken it down, but the truth doesn’t go away that easy. Episode 1 is now FREE on YouTube — and we’re just getting started. Watch, share, and help us expose the corruption hurting patients and closing pharmacies across America. Watch here: ...Read more
May 28
On May 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time, I will present testimony during a public hearing regarding SB-203, also known as Cole's Act Protecting Patients and Independent Pharmacies. You can view the proceedings live on Wisconsin Eye. https://buff.ly/D4D6Ifb
May 19
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