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Momentum Builds in Advancement and Coverage of PBM Reform From industry trade press, to publications serving the broader business community, to media outlets relied on by government decision-makers, important story lines about pharmacy benefit manager reform continue to generate headlines and attention across the nation.

admin2023-06-22T10:22:20-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: Congress, DIR, Medicaid, NACDS, PBM, Reimbursement|

From industry trade press, to publications serving the broader business community, to media outlets relied on by government decision-makers, important story lines about pharmacy benefit manager reform continue to generate headlines and attention across the nation.

NACDS Lauds DIR Fee and Pharmacy Access Bill as Vital for PBM Reform Bill aims to preserve seniors’ freedom of pharmacy choice by confronting tactics that bar pharmacies from Part D networks and drive pharmacies out of business

admin2023-06-21T14:08:59-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, Medicaid, PBM, Reimbursement|

NACDS today praised the bipartisan introduction of the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act (S. 2052) – a bill that would help preserve Medicare beneficiaries’ access to their pharmacy of choice and help stop “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” that harms patients and pharmacies alike.

With United Voice, Pharmacy Praises Bipartisan “Pharmacy DIR Reform” and Pharmacy Access Bill Vital for Patients, Medicare, and Pharmacies Bill addresses abusive business practices and supports patients’ access to pharmacies

admin2023-06-21T14:06:58-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, Medicaid, PBM, Reimbursement|

Organizations representing pharmacists and pharmacies are applauding the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act (S. 2052) introduced on June 21 in the U.S. Senate.

NACDS Praises House Energy and Commerce Committee for Unanimous Passage of PATIENT Act Action is essential component of PBM reform in the Medicaid program and vital for patients and the pharmacies serving them

admin2023-05-25T10:14:57-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, Medicaid, PBM, Reimbursement|

Action is essential component of PBM reform in the Medicaid program and vital for patients and the pharmacies serving them.

Pharmacy and Pharmacist Groups Emphasize Importance of PBM Reform for Patients and the Pharmacies and Pharmacists That Serve Them Urge Congress to remain focused on bipartisan PBM reform momentum despite attempts of PBM industry to define the issue as a fight with pharmaceutical manufacturers

admin2023-05-23T17:04:00-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, Medicaid, PBM, Reimbursement|

Organizations commend House Committee on Oversight and Accountability for hearing on PBM tactics.

NACDS Lauds House Energy and Commerce Committee for Inclusion of NACDS-Backed PBM Reform Bill in PATIENT Act Says this action is essential component of PBM reform in the Medicaid program and vital for patients and the pharmacies serving them

admin2023-05-23T14:49:33-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, Medicaid, PBM, Reimbursement|

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:

In Case You Missed It: NACDS, CPANYS Continue to Laud New York’s Medicaid “Promise Kept”

admin2023-05-03T15:30:42-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: Medicaid, PBM, Reimbursement, States|

Implementation of NYRx New York Medicaid pharmacy benefit celebrated.

New Leavitt Partners Report Shows a Path for Further Improving Patient Access and Outcomes through Pharmacy Data Interoperability Study reflects “NACDS 2023” focus on adding value to NACDS members’ innovation of health and wellness in the pharmacy and beyond

admin2023-04-04T13:26:12-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Medicaid, Medicare, Pharmacy|

Study reflects “NACDS 2023” focus on adding value to NACDS members’ innovation of health and wellness in the pharmacy and beyond.

NACDS Lauds Senate Introduction of ‘Drug Pricing Transparency in Medicaid Act’ Bipartisan – now bicameral – legislation is an important part of a comprehensive approach to stopping PBMs’ “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation”

admin2023-04-03T14:40:45-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, Medicaid, PBM, Reimbursement|

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.