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NACDS Commends Senate Finance Committee for Scheduling PBM Reform Bill Markup, Pledges Engagement for Real PBM Reform That Addresses Needs of Medicare and Medicaid Patients and Their Pharmacies “S. 1038 and S. 2052 are vital for real PBM reform, and for addressing ‘pharmaceutical benefit manipulation’ that harms the most vulnerable in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.”

admin2023-07-13T15:30:09-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, PBM, Pharmacy_Value, Reimbursement|

“S. 1038 and S. 2052 are vital for real PBM reform, and for addressing ‘pharmaceutical benefit manipulation’ that harms the most vulnerable in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.”

Peggy Noonan to Speak at 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo Renowned columnist, author, political analyst and former presidential speechwriter to lead timely conversation on culture, politics and current events

admin2023-09-12T09:29:38-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Conferences, Total_Store_Expo|

Renowned columnist, author, political analyst and former presidential speechwriter to lead timely conversation on culture, politics and current events.

NACDS Lauds DIR Fee and Pharmacy Access Bill as Vital for PBM Reform Bill aims to preserve seniors’ freedom of pharmacy choice by confronting tactics that bar pharmacies from Part D networks and drive pharmacies out of business

admin2023-06-21T14:08:59-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, Medicaid, PBM, Reimbursement|

NACDS today praised the bipartisan introduction of the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act (S. 2052) – a bill that would help preserve Medicare beneficiaries’ access to their pharmacy of choice and help stop “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” that harms patients and pharmacies alike.

With United Voice, Pharmacy Praises Bipartisan “Pharmacy DIR Reform” and Pharmacy Access Bill Vital for Patients, Medicare, and Pharmacies Bill addresses abusive business practices and supports patients’ access to pharmacies

admin2023-06-21T14:06:58-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, Medicaid, PBM, Reimbursement|

Organizations representing pharmacists and pharmacies are applauding the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act (S. 2052) introduced on June 21 in the U.S. Senate.

NACDS to North Carolina Lawmakers: Put Patients Before PBMs North Carolina bill would help stop the PBM manipulation harming pharmacies of all sizes and formats and the patients they serve

admin2023-09-09T10:52:58-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: DIR, PBM, Pharmacy_Value, Reimbursement, States|

NACDS is calling on North Carolina lawmakers to continue to stand up for North Carolinians in the face of “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” in all its forms.

NACDS Praises House Energy and Commerce Committee for Unanimous Passage of PATIENT Act Action is essential component of PBM reform in the Medicaid program and vital for patients and the pharmacies serving them

admin2023-05-25T10:14:57-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, Medicaid, PBM, Reimbursement|

Action is essential component of PBM reform in the Medicaid program and vital for patients and the pharmacies serving them.

Pharmacy and Pharmacist Groups Emphasize Importance of PBM Reform for Patients and the Pharmacies and Pharmacists That Serve Them Urge Congress to remain focused on bipartisan PBM reform momentum despite attempts of PBM industry to define the issue as a fight with pharmaceutical manufacturers

admin2023-05-23T17:04:00-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, Medicaid, PBM, Reimbursement|

Organizations commend House Committee on Oversight and Accountability for hearing on PBM tactics.

NACDS Lauds House Energy and Commerce Committee for Inclusion of NACDS-Backed PBM Reform Bill in PATIENT Act Says this action is essential component of PBM reform in the Medicaid program and vital for patients and the pharmacies serving them

admin2023-05-23T14:49:33-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, Medicaid, PBM, Reimbursement|

NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson released the following statement today in anticipation of a legislative markup on May 24 by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce:

NACDS Applauds Biden Administration for Delivering on Pledge to Extend “PREP Act” Pharmacy Access New PREP Act amendment issued today reflects strong and consistent urging of NACDS

admin2023-05-11T09:54:03-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, HHS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, States, Vaccinations|

New PREP Act amendment issued today reflects strong and consistent urging of NACDS.

Former CDC Official and NACDS: States Should Continue “PREP Act” Pharmacy Access Proven Effective During COVID-19 Article published in Johns Hopkins’ peer-reviewed Health Security journal follows a compelling announcement by the Biden Administration that gives states a window for action

admin2023-05-10T12:15:31-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, HHS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, States, Vaccinations|

Article published in Johns Hopkins’ peer-reviewed Health Security journal follows a compelling announcement by the Biden Administration that gives states a window for action.

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