NACDS Offers Solutions to Congressional Committee Examining Healthcare Costs
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.
National Coalition Applauds 100 Bipartisan Lawmakers for Supporting Legislation to Ensure Senior Access to Pharmacist Services
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.
On PBM Reform, NACDS Urges Congress: “Get It Done”
NACDS' new TV ad says the “clock is ticking” for vital Medicare and Medicaid reforms needed to protect Americans, communities, and their pharmacies.
NACDS Lauds CMS Letter Challenging PBM and Health Plan Tactics That “Threaten the Sustainability of Many Pharmacies, Impede Access to Care, and Put Increased Burden on Health Care Providers”
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.”
NACDS Praises House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Help Deliver Essential PBM Reforms in Medicaid
House passage of Lower Costs, More Transparency Act includes important aspects of PBM reform in the Medicaid program; demonstrates the strong bipartisan commitment that exists to confront the harmful PBM tactics that threaten people and the pharmacies serving them.
For Americans’ Access to Pharmacy Services, NACDS Defines 2023 Victories and 2024 Needs
Among key progress, 41 states now permanently allow pharmacy technicians to vaccinate – up from 14 states in September 2021
NACDS Lauds House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Passage of More PBM Reforms
NACDS continues to call for urgent enactment of real PBM reform, which at the federal level must include Americans on Medicare and Medicaid and their pharmacies.
NACDS Offers Input on HHS’ Healthy People 2030 Initiative
NACDS letter builds on previous comments submitted by NACDS in 2018; demonstrates pharmacies’ essential role in improving the health and wellness of the nation, in alignment with Healthy People Objectives.
NACDS Backs Re-introduced Medical Nutrition Therapy Act
Notes members’ key role in nutrition services; urges referral role for pharmacists
NACDS Honors Member Pharmacies During National Diabetes Month
Social campaign recognizes diabetes prevention and management efforts in local communities complementing mission of “Nourish My Health” Initiative.
