In State of the Union Week, Pressure Only Rising for PBM Reform
NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson issued a statement in advance of President Biden’s speech.
NACDS Letter to HHS, CMS Urges Immediate Action to Preserve Americans’ Access to Care Amid Disruption Caused by Change Healthcare Cyberattack
NACDS: Pharmacies across the country have been significantly impacted by the disruption caused by the cyberattack on Change Healthcare, and pharmacies have continued to work tirelessly to mitigate delays and interruptions for their patients
Congress’ Current Failure to Enact PBM Reforms in Medicare and Medicaid is a Wasted Opportunity; Such Action Remains Must-Pass Legislation in 118th Congress
“It is imperative that Congress enact these reforms soon in the 118th Congress. We stand ready to support that effort because if ever there were must-pass legislation, PBM reforms in Medicare and Medicaid are it.”
NACDS to President Biden: “For Americans and Pharmacies, Stop the PBMs’ Stalling Tactics that Prevent Reform”
NACDS letter to President Biden urges Executive Branch action and support of immediate Congressional action on PBM reforms; comes in advance of White House listening session on reforms to address harmful PBM tactics.
PBM Reforms in Medicare and Medicaid Must be Priority as Congress Nears Government-Funding Endgame
"We appreciate the leadership and hard work that have gone into the many bipartisan PBM reform legislative efforts this congress. We reiterate that these reforms are needed without delay."
Pharmacies and Pharmacists Urge Congress to Finish Extensive and Bipartisan Work on PBM Reforms in Medicare and Medicaid
“Americans deserve and expect protection from inflated prescription drug costs, from forced pharmacy closures, and from barriers to their pharmacy of choice that result from PBM tactics”
National Coalition Applauds 100 Bipartisan Lawmakers for Supporting Legislation to Ensure Senior Access to Pharmacist Services
Future of Pharmacy Care Coalition Urges 118th Congress to Enact H.R. 1770 to Protect Medicare Beneficiaries from the Harms of COVID-19, Flu, RSV & Other Infectious Diseases.
NACDS Backs Re-introduced Medical Nutrition Therapy Act
Notes members’ key role in nutrition services; urges referral role for pharmacists
NACDS Offers Recommendations to U.S. House Budget Committee’s Health Care Task Force for Improving Patient Outcomes, Reducing Health Spending
Comments highlight need to advance bipartisan Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); include pharmacists and pharmacies in CMS Innovation Center’s ongoing work to develop value-based care models; and support meaningful PBM reforms in Medicare and Medicaid to protect patient access to pharmacy services
NACDS Praises Senate Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation Helping to Preserve Medicare Pharmacy Access
NACDS is applauding today the introduction of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate (S. 2477 - the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act) that would help maintain the post-pandemic pharmacy access that Americans rely on and expect.
