“Americans deserve and expect protection from inflated prescription drug costs, from forced pharmacy closures, and from barriers to their pharmacy of choice that result from PBM tactics”
Highlights the role of chain pharmacies as leaders in health and wellness innovation for communities.
PBM reform, access to pharmacist services, and value-based care are among the recommendations to the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
NACDS looks forward to participating in this inaugural event — which aligns with NACDS’ work to highlight community pharmacies as leaders in health and wellness innovation.
NACDS is applauding the Senators for sending a letter urging the Federal Trade Commission to “complete its investigation into the health care industry’s most powerful prescription drug middlemen.”
Employers moving on from dominant PBMs to save costs demonstrates the need for Congress to stand up for Medicare and Medicaid, too.
NACDS continues to urge the U.S. Congress to finish the job – and enact the bipartisan PBM reforms that Congress has advanced in the 118th Congress. A January 19 Inside Health Policy article quotes NACDS on the topic.
Future of Pharmacy Care Coalition Urges 118th Congress to Enact H.R. 1770 to Protect Medicare Beneficiaries from the Harms of COVID-19, Flu, RSV & Other Infectious Diseases.
NACDS' new TV ad says the “clock is ticking” for vital Medicare and Medicaid reforms needed to protect Americans, communities, and their pharmacies.
A letter released by CMS today states: “We urge plans and PBMs to engage in sustainable and fair practices with all pharmacies – not just pharmacies owned by PBMs – and we are closely monitoring plan compliance with CMS network adequacy standards and other requirements.”
