The United States healthcare system continues a shift to value-based care with a focus on better care for patients, better health for communities, and lower costs.
NACDS today said that omitting pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee reforms from the Build Back Better Act budget reconciliation bill will deprive Medicare beneficiaries of between $7.1 and $9.2 billion over 10 years in reduced cost-sharing for prescription drugs, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) estimates.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding Dave Fitzsimmons, senior vice president of finance and administration at NACDS, for his recognition as the Association TRENDS 2021 Association CFO of the year.
Appreciates the recognition of pharmacies’ need to plan ahead to be ready should the FDA and CDC authorize COVID shots for this age group.
A report released today describes pharmacies’ success before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in confronting health inequities and disparities, and issues recommendations for further progress in this critical area.
The bipartisan legislation would crack down on organized retail crime and protect consumers by promoting transparency and accountability of online marketplaces
National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, FASAE, CAE, IOM, has been selected to Chair the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Board of Directors.
The NACDS Foundation promotes diversity and innovation in pharmacy education in under-represented populations.
Event focuses on compelling content and innovative features like the new NACDS Market Exchange – while eagerly anticipating in-person conferences in 2022.
HHS announcement: “The [PREP Act] amendment expands the authorization for qualified pharmacy technicians and interns to administer seasonal influenza vaccines under the supervision of a pharmacist to persons aged 19 and older consistent with ACIP recommendations”.
