Federal, state inconsistencies had created barriers to eventual COVID-19 vaccinations and to existing vaccinations by pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.
Pharmacy group becomes one of nearly 60 organizations to join new effort focused on ensuring equitable access to eventual COVID-19 vaccinations, providing clear and trustworthy messaging on COVID-19 vaccination process.
NACDS Chair Rick Keyes of Meijer: “We are so appreciative of the partners who have stepped up to help us help our customers”
New legislation allows pharmacists to order and perform CLIA-waived tests for COVID-19; permits pharmacy technicians to conduct remote data entry.
Following the Administrative Law Judge's decision, NACDS, the Washington State Pharmacy Association, and the National Community Pharmacists Association urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to bring to an end Washington State’s flawed pharmacy reimbursement plan.
The NACDS Foundation promotes diversity and innovation in pharmacy education in under-represented populations.
NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson issued the following statement, upon the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement about national and regional chain pharmacies’ and independent pharmacies’ role in increasing access to future COVID-19 vaccinations:
National radio tour conducted by NACDS Foundation, March of Dimes urges Americans to receive key immunizations; reaches patients in the communities where they live and work.
National pharmacy group is highly visible this week at National Association of Medicaid Directors 2020 Virtual Conference; invites Medicaid Directors and staff to interactive booth with flu-communications tools that can help reach vulnerable Americans.
NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson was interviewed by Carolyn Cawley, president, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and senior vice president, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as part of a U.S. Chamber of Commerce program titled “No Crystal Ball Needed: Keeping America Safe and Open.” The program was geared to representatives of 400 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Federation Partners, including state, metro and local chambers and business trade associations.
