NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson released the following statement today in anticipation of a legislative markup on May 24 by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce:
New PREP Act amendment issued today reflects strong and consistent urging of NACDS.
Article published in Johns Hopkins’ peer-reviewed Health Security journal follows a compelling announcement by the Biden Administration that gives states a window for action.
As Senate Finance Committee releases legislative framework, NACDS emphasizes its Principles of PBM Reform to ensure comprehensive and lasting solutions for patients, pharmacies, employers, taxpayers, communities, and the nation.
Anticipated PREP Act amendment reflects strong and consistent urging of NACDS.
NACDS is lauding legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) to crack down on tactics by which “pharmaceutical benefit manipulator” middlemen maximize profits at the expense of patients, pharmacies, and others.
Statement defines specific solutions for patient-manipulation by “PBMs” and urges continued bipartisan work on this critical issue.
Last week, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra appeared before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee to provide testimony on the FY 2024 Funding Request and Budget Justification of the Department of Health and Human Services.
96 percent of those 65 and older say it is “very easy” or “somewhat easy” to access pharmacies – making them the most accessible healthcare destination tested in a national poll.
NACDS President and Chief Executive Officer Steven C. Anderson issued the following statement today upon passage of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act (S. 127) by the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee:
