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NACDS, Member Pharmacy Executives Engage in White House Meeting to Coordinate Preparedness for the Fall Respiratory Illness Season and Beyond

Michael Silber2024-09-25T16:04:21-04:00Categories: Photo|Tags: CDC, HHS, NACDS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

On September 17, NACDS and representatives from NACDS member pharmacies participated in a meeting with the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy to discuss pharmacy needs for the current respiratory season as well as future, potential response efforts. Pictured here left to right on the front row are Sara Roszak, NACDS’ senior vice president of health and wellness strategy and policy; Anita Patel, vice president of pharmacy services development, Walgreen Co.; and Doug Cornelius, director of pharmacy operations, Kroger Health. Pictured in the back row left to right are Lisa Smith, senior director II, clinical operations and strategy, Walmart Health and Wellness; Summer Kerley, group vice president of pharmacy growth and operations, Rite Aid Corporation; past NACDS Chair Mike Wysong, chief executive officer of CARE Pharmacies; Charley John, senior director of healthcare policy and strategy, Walgreen Co.; NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson; and Nimesh Jhaveri, executive vice president and chief impact officer, McKesson Corporation.

HHS Releases National Public Education Campaign for Respiratory Virus Season

Michael Silber2024-09-03T11:57:44-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: CDC, HHS, NACDS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

The White House and HHS have reached out to NACDS to help share the national public education campaign with pharmacies, and in turn, NACDS is urging the federal government do their part as the nation enters the fall respiratory illness season.

New CDC Study Underscores Irreplaceable Role of Pharmacy

Michael Silber2024-04-11T14:22:35-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: CDC, Congress, DIR, Medicaid, Medicare, PBM, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Reimbursement, Vaccinations|

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study reveals new data related to Federal Retail Pharmacy Program contributions to bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations; underscores scalability of pharmacy-based services for future public health emergencies.

U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week: NACDS Advancing Community-Based Antibiotic Stewardship

Michael Silber2023-11-16T11:52:55-05:00Categories: Article|Tags: CDC, Medications|

This campaign raises awareness about the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic use.

CDC Acts on NACDS’ Concerns, Removes RSV Vax Barrier

admin2023-09-05T08:59:08-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: CDC, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

NACDS thanks the membership for not only flagging these important issues for NACDS, but also for their direct outreach to build an amplified message to the government.

NACDS Praises Biden Administration’s Action on COVID-19 Vaccine Access for the Uninsured Two major patient-access victories in one week as government acts on NACDS’ recommendations

admin2023-04-19T14:41:56-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: CDC, HHS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

Two major patient-access victories in one week as government acts on NACDS’ recommendations.

NACDS’ Open Letter to President Urges Action on Recommendations Vital for Public Health

admin2022-09-26T08:55:43-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: CDC, HHS, Preparedness, Provider_Status|

As COVID-19 preparedness enters a new phase, NACDS urges continuity of policies enabling pharmacies to provide key services patients expect and need.

NACDS Expresses Support for “Vaccines Federal Implementation Plan,” Offers Recommendations to Further Foster Equity and Support Patients’ Access to Vaccinations Plan reflects NACDS’ comments from 2019 as well as lessons and recommendations from the COVID-19 pandemic

admin2022-03-31T10:34:45-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: CDC, HHS, Pharmacy Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

Plan reflects NACDS’ comments from 2019 as well as lessons and recommendations from the COVID-19 pandemic.

New NACDS Report Tells Story of Pharmacies’ Continued and Pivotal Role in Serving Patients During Health Emergencies and Every Day 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

admin2021-12-01T12:11:54-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: CDC, CMS, HHS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

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.

In Case You Missed It: Pharmacies’ Critical Role in COVID Vaccination Effort Front and Center During CNBC ‘Squawk Box’ Interview with Former White House Policy Director, Dr. Kavita Patel

admin2021-11-02T15:34:05-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: CDC, FDA, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

On Monday, Dr. Kavita Patel, former White House policy director and fellow at the Brookings Institution, joined Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin of CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss pediatric COVID vaccines.

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