Comments highlight need to advance bipartisan Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); include pharmacists and pharmacies in CMS Innovation Center’s ongoing work to develop value-based care models; and support meaningful PBM reforms in Medicare and Medicaid to protect patient access to pharmacy services
NACDS’ all-levels and all-branches of government approach to PBM reform prioritizes the enactment, implementation, enforcement, and oversight of reforms.
Californians rank pharmacies as most accessible healthcare destination
Following smooth transition, Medicaid patients enjoy enhanced pharmacy access
Emphasizes that Congressional action needs to address the needs of Americans on Medicare and Medicaid and their pharmacies, and lauds Committee’s commitment
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, and the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University Launch “Nourish My Health” to Improve Nation’s Health
Oversight hearing “will examine pricing tactics deployed by [PBMs] to enrich themselves at the expense of patients across the country”.
Evidence of “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” is piling up, as the push continues for comprehensive PBM reform at all levels and branches of government.
Settlement reached with the State of Washington brings to an end Washington State’s flawed pharmacy reimbursement plan; offers hope for the ability of pharmacies to continue to meet patients’ needs in Washington State and across the nation
NACDS conveys appreciation and respect to Sen. Manchin’s staff and to the Fruth Pharmacy team for an impactful pharmacy visit.
