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NACDS Lauds Senate Finance Committee for Bipartisan Efforts to Deliver Real and Comprehensive PBM Reform that is Meaningful for Patients and Pharmacies Looks forward to continuing work with leaders in the U.S. Congress to address the “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” that harms the most vulnerable in the Medicaid and Medicare programs

admin2023-07-27T11:01:36-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, PBM, Pharmacy_Value, Reimbursement|

NACDS looks forward to continuing work with leaders in the U.S. Congress to address the “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” that harms the most vulnerable in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

National Coalition Applauds Introduction of Senate Legislation to Ensure Senior Access to Prompt Pharmacist Care and Services More Than 190 Organizations Support S. 2447 to Provide Payment for Pharmacist Services for COVID-19, Flu, Strep, and RSV Under Medicare Part B

admin2023-07-26T15:43:52-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, Medicare, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Reimbursement, Vaccinations|

More Than 190 Organizations Support S. 2447 to Provide Payment for Pharmacist Services for COVID-19, Flu, Strep, and RSV Under Medicare Part B.

NACDS to the U.S. Congress: Real PBM Reform Must Include Medicare and Medicaid A newly released NACDS video urges this message ahead of a July 26 legislative markup scheduled by the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance

admin2023-07-25T09:58:47-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, PBM, Pharmacy_Value, Reimbursement|

A newly released NACDS video urges this message ahead of a July 26 legislative markup scheduled by the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance.

In Case You Missed It: FTC to PBMs: That Was Then; This is Now

admin2023-09-12T09:11:20-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: DIR, PBM, Pharmacy_Value, Reimbursement|

The FTC on Thursday voted, 3-0, “to issue a statement cautioning against reliance on prior advocacy statements and studies related to pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) that no longer reflect current market realities.”

In Case You Missed It: NACDS Participates in White House Roundtable on Inflation Reduction Act

admin2023-09-12T09:34:05-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: CMS, HHS, NACDS, Pharmacy_Value|

Through the engagement of the membership, NACDS brought its pro-patient and pro-pharmacy perspective to the IRA during its Congressional consideration and continues to shape the IRA during its implementation.

In Case You Missed It: Federal Trade Commission Will Vote on Clarifying That Prior Statements and Studies on PBMs “No Longer Reflect Current Market Realities” FTC: “The statement is a response to PBMs' continued reliance on older FTC advocacy materials”

admin2023-09-12T09:27:43-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: DIR, PBM, Pharmacy_Value, Reimbursement|

FTC: “The statement is a response to PBMs' continued reliance on older FTC advocacy materials”

NACDS Commends Senate Finance Committee for Scheduling PBM Reform Bill Markup, Pledges Engagement for Real PBM Reform That Addresses Needs of Medicare and Medicaid Patients and Their Pharmacies “S. 1038 and S. 2052 are vital for real PBM reform, and for addressing ‘pharmaceutical benefit manipulation’ that harms the most vulnerable in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.”

admin2023-07-13T15:30:09-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, PBM, Pharmacy_Value, Reimbursement|

“S. 1038 and S. 2052 are vital for real PBM reform, and for addressing ‘pharmaceutical benefit manipulation’ that harms the most vulnerable in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.”

NACDS to North Carolina Lawmakers: Put Patients Before PBMs North Carolina bill would help stop the PBM manipulation harming pharmacies of all sizes and formats and the patients they serve

admin2023-09-09T10:52:58-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: DIR, PBM, Pharmacy_Value, Reimbursement, States|

NACDS is calling on North Carolina lawmakers to continue to stand up for North Carolinians in the face of “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” in all its forms.

In Case You Missed It: New NACDS Digital Resources Available to Use and Share Check out three new digital resources from NACDS:

admin2023-09-12T09:33:00-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: NACDS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

Utilize and share our “Unbreakable” TV/Digital Ad celebrating pharmacy’s dedication, Public Opinion Dashboard of attitudes on important topics, & Access Agenda’s pro-patient, pro-pharmacy policy priorities.