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NACDS Urges Transparency, Accountability, and Fair Competition as Senate Finance Explores PBMs’ Impact on Healthcare Statement defines specific solutions for patient-manipulation by “PBMs” and urges continued bipartisan work on this critical issue
Statement defines specific solutions for patient-manipulation by “PBMs” and urges continued bipartisan work on this critical issue.
March 30, 2023

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In Case You Missed It: HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Talks ‘Clever’ PBM Middlemen Tactics During Senate Hearing
Last week, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra appeared before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee to provide testimony on the FY 2024 Funding Request and Budget Justification of the Department of Health and Human Services.
March 29, 2023

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Former CIA Assistant Director and National Intelligence Leader Eric Traupe to Address NACDS-PAC Event During 2023 NACDS Annual Meeting Traupe brings 30 years of combined experience in CIA and U.S. Marine Corps; will explore current global threats
Traupe brings 30 years of combined experience in CIA and U.S. Marine Corps; will explore current global threats.
March 28, 2023

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NACDS Applauds House Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation Helping to Preserve Medicare Pharmacy Access 96 percent of those 65 and older say it is “very easy” or “somewhat easy” to access pharmacies – making them the most accessible healthcare destination tested in a national poll
96 percent of those 65 and older say it is “very easy” or “somewhat easy” to access pharmacies – making them the most accessible healthcare destination tested in a national poll.
March 24, 2023

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NACDS Foundation Research Project Demonstrates Community-Based Opportunities to Improve Statin Adherence in Diabetes Care
As part of the study, community-based pharmacists and pharmacy teams worked collaboratively to proactively identify and initiate statin therapy for individuals with Type 2 diabetes.
March 23, 2023

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NACDS Praises Continued Focus and Diligence on PBM Reform as Senate Commerce Committee Advances Bill
NACDS President and Chief Executive Officer Steven C. Anderson issued the following statement today upon passage of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act (S. 127) by the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee:
March 22, 2023

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NACDS Urges PBM Reform, Medicare Pharmacy Services, and PREP Act Extension as Senate Committee Explores Healthcare Workforce Topics Announces updated national, state, and Congressional District polling relevant to priority issues
Announces updated national, state, and Congressional District polling relevant to priority issues.
March 21, 2023

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NACDS Backs Rep. Carter’s Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act Says bill is part of bipartisan and comprehensive approach that is emerging to stop “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” and to put patients over PBM profits
The Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act will protect patients, pharmacies, and others from middlemen tactics that drive up prescription drug prices.
March 17, 2023

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NACDS Foundation Research Project Published in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Preventing Chronic Disease Journal
A recently published NACDS Foundation research project underscores the power of public health and community-based, pharmacy partnerships when it comes to tackling critical health priorities and improving patient health outcomes.
March 14, 2023

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NACDS Health and Wellness Forum Builds on Commitments from White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health March 1 Forum in Washington, D.C. advances collaborative role of pharmacy; continues momentum of “NACDS 2023” focus on adding value to members’ innovation of health and wellness in the pharmacy and beyond
March 1 Forum in Washington, D.C. advances collaborative role of pharmacy; continues momentum of “NACDS 2023” focus on adding value to members’ innovation of health and wellness in the pharmacy and beyond.
March 7, 2023

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NACDS represents traditional drug stores, supermarkets and mass merchants with pharmacies. Chains operate over 40,000 pharmacies, and NACDS’ member companies include regional chains, with a minimum of four stores, and national companies. Chains employ nearly 3 million individuals, including 155,000 pharmacists. They fill over 3 billion prescriptions yearly, and help patients use medicines correctly and safely, while offering innovative services that improve patient health and healthcare affordability. NACDS members also include more than 900 supplier partners and over 70 international members representing 21 countries.

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