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NACDS, WSPA, NCPA File Lawsuit to Stop Unlawful Medicaid Rule that May Harm Patient Access to Care in Washington State Pharmacy groups file complaint, urge federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reverse the approval of a state plan that unlawfully reimburses pharmacies below the actual cost of dispensing prescriptions to Medicaid patients
Pharmacy groups file complaint, urge federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reverse the approval of a state plan that unlawfully reimburses pharmacies below the actual cost of dispensing prescriptions to Medicaid patients.
May 3, 2021

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Larry J. Merlo Honored with Chain Pharmacy’s Most Prestigious Recognition: Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award
During the Business Program on the third and final day of the virtual 2021 NACDS Annual Meeting, NACDS recognized NACDS Past Chairman Larry J. Merlo, president and CEO (2011-2021), CVS Health, with chain pharmacy’s highest honor: the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award.
April 28, 2021

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NACDS Elects 2021-2022 Officers, New Members to Board and Executive Committee Kroger Health’s Colleen Lindholz Elected Chair of the Board
Kroger Health’s Colleen Lindholz Elected Chair of the Board.
April 28, 2021

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New NACDS Chair Colleen Lindholz Highlights Unifying Power of NACDS and Industry’s Collaborative Approach to Overcoming COVID, Serving Communities Lindholz: “This past year taught us what is possible when we move at a pace that matters in a unified direction for a cause much greater than ourselves”
Lindholz: “This past year taught us what is possible when we move at a pace that matters in a unified direction for a cause much greater than ourselves.”
April 27, 2021

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NACDS Presents Prestigious Harold W. Pratt Award Collectively to the Teams of Each NACDS Chain and Associate Member Company NACDS chain and associate members’ teams recognized for their heroic dedication to serving communities in times of crisis; working together as an industry to save lives and heal the nation
NACDS chain and associate members’ teams recognized for their heroic dedication to serving communities in times of crisis; working together as an industry to save lives and heal the nation.
April 26, 2021

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NACDS Leadership Kicks Off 2021 NACDS Annual Meeting with Emphasis on the Powerful Role of Industry in Restoring Hope, Overcoming the COVID Pandemic, and Building the Future Keyes: “We’ve shown what pharmacy can do when we work together … We will continue to serve, treat and heal the people of our country through this pandemic, and into the future”
Keyes: “We’ve shown what pharmacy can do when we work together … We will continue to serve, treat and heal the people of our country through this pandemic, and into the future.”
April 26, 2021

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Business Executive Carla Harris and Senior White House Advisor Cedric Richmond Set to Speak at 2021 NACDS Annual Meeting Lisa Paley, General Manager, U.S. and Puerto Rico GSK Consumer Healthcare; Michael Sneed, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs & Chief Communication Officer, Johnson & Johnson; Larry J. Merlo, President and CEO (2011-2021), CVS Health also among 2021 Annual Meeting speakers
Lisa Paley, General Manager, U.S. and Puerto Rico GSK Consumer Healthcare; Michael Sneed, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs & Chief Communication Officer, Johnson & Johnson; Larry J. Merlo, President and CEO (2011-2021), CVS Health also among 2021 Annual Meeting speakers.
April 22, 2021

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In Case You Missed It: National Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Gordon Smith Emphasizes Trusted, Local Voice of Pharmacists in Senate Subcommittee Hearing
NAB President & CEO Emphasizes Trust of Pharmacists in Senate Subcommittee Hearing.
April 19, 2021

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NACDS Recognizes Members of Congress for Strong Support of Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccinations Letter to Administration salutes President Biden’s leadership, urges vaccine allocation to pharmacies sufficient for “allowing individuals to stay in their local neighborhoods when scheduling a vaccination appointment”
Letter to Administration salutes President Biden’s leadership, urges vaccine allocation to pharmacies sufficient for “allowing individuals to stay in their local neighborhoods when scheduling a vaccination appointment.”
April 15, 2021

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NACDS Seeks Collaboration on Pandemic Issues and Beyond as HHS and CMS Nominees Face Senate Finance Committee Lauds nominations of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as CMS Administrator and Andrea Joan Palm as deputy secretary of HHS
Lauds nominations of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as CMS Administrator and Andrea Joan Palm as deputy secretary of HHS.
April 15, 2021

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NACDS represents traditional drug stores, supermarkets and mass merchants with pharmacies. Chains operate over 40,000 pharmacies, and NACDS’ member companies include regional chains, with a minimum of four stores, and national companies. Chains employ nearly 3 million individuals, including 155,000 pharmacists. They fill over 3 billion prescriptions yearly, and help patients use medicines correctly and safely, while offering innovative services that improve patient health and healthcare affordability. NACDS members also include more than 900 supplier partners and over 70 international members representing 21 countries.

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