Featured topics included health and wellness innovation; the Nourish My Health public education campaign; pharmacy’s role in value-based care; pharmaceutical trends and forecasts; artificial intelligence; shoppers’ priorities; reimbursement reform; the Drug Supply Chain Security Act; Drug Enforcement Administration topics; and trends in employment law.
The 2024 Conference — “Within Reach” — is being held February 11-13 in Bonita Springs, FL, and is the kick-off of NACDS meetings and conferences this year.
Data sheets include each of the 50 states and Washington, DC – as well as national polling.
Highlights the role of chain pharmacies as leaders in health and wellness innovation for communities.
PBM reform, access to pharmacist services, and value-based care are among the recommendations to the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
NACDS looks forward to participating in this inaugural event — which aligns with NACDS’ work to highlight community pharmacies as leaders in health and wellness innovation.
NACDS is applauding the Senators for sending a letter urging the Federal Trade Commission to “complete its investigation into the health care industry’s most powerful prescription drug middlemen.”
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.
A letter released by CMS today states: “We urge plans and PBMs to engage in sustainable and fair practices with all pharmacies – not just pharmacies owned by PBMs – and we are closely monitoring plan compliance with CMS network adequacy standards and other requirements.”
House passage of Lower Costs, More Transparency Act includes important aspects of PBM reform in the Medicaid program; demonstrates the strong bipartisan commitment that exists to confront the harmful PBM tactics that threaten people and the pharmacies serving them.
