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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 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.

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.

Major Victory for Florida Patients: NACDS Hails Enactment of Florida Bill Holding PBMs Accountable

admin2023-05-03T14:04:54-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: DIR, PBM, Reimbursement, States|

NACDS celebrates the enactment of a Florida bill holding PBMs accountable, marking a major victory for patients.

NACDS Brings to Oklahoma Its Focus on PBM Reform Law Enforcement NACDS’ Principles of PBM Reform include “stopping the undercutting of reform laws” – as part of a comprehensive effort to end “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” that harms patients, employers, taxpayers, communities, and pharmacies

admin2023-04-25T11:16:57-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: DIR, PBM, Pharmacy_Value, Reimbursement, States|

NACDS’ Principles of PBM Reform include “stopping the undercutting of reform laws” – as part of a comprehensive effort to end “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” that harms patients, employers, taxpayers, communities, and pharmacies.

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