Legislation would help reduce drug abuse and misuse by continuing to advance electronic prescribing.
The third in a series of reports shows how valuable experiences and lessons learned during the COVID pandemic response can help inform policy decisions and future pandemic planning and preparedness.
NACDS is applauding a provision in North Carolina’s budget - Senate Bill (SB) 105 - that critically strengthens pharmacies’ ability to meet the health and wellness needs of patients in every corner of the state and to maintain the viability of their businesses.
NACDS has a message that can make your COVID-19 pharmacy vaccination experience simple and smooth: check pharmacy policies – especially about appointments.
NACDS is hailing an important milestone for the INFORM Consumers Act (H.R. 5502) – passage by the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee.
NACDS is hailing a decision by the Eighth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals yesterday which upholds a North Dakota law prioritizing the health and safety of patients by promoting the economic viability of local pharmacies.
Calls on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to integrate pharmacies and pharmacists into value-based programs and alternative payment models to accelerate mission toward better outcomes and lower costs.
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.
