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NACDS, NCPA Welcome Bipartisan Call for Fair Medicaid Reimbursement for Community Pharmacies

(12/17/09)

Victory on Reimportation: NACDS Lauds Senate for Helping Maintain Safe Prescription Drug Distribution and Supply Channels

(12/16/09)

Defense Department Acts on NACDS Recommendation to Enable Pharmacy to Administer Vaccines in TRICARE

(12/10/09)

NACDS Commends U.S. Senator Kay Hagan for Introduction of Medication Therapy Management Amendment to Senate Healthcare Legislation

(12/09/09)

11th Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner Raises More Than $1.8 Million for Scholarships, Charitable Contributions, Public Health Initiatives

(12/02/09)

Pharmacists, Drug Wholesalers Offer Solutions to Avoid Disruption for Medicare Beneficiaries

(12/01/09)

NACDS Supports FDA Enforcement Against Rogue Internet Pharmacy Websites

(11/25/09)

NACDS Supports FDA Enforcement Against Rogue Internet Pharmacy Websites

(11/25/09)

In Congressional Statement, NACDS Details Pharmacy’s Role in H1N1

(11/18/09)

NACDS Bestows Great Communicator Award upon Journalist for Recognition of Proper Medication Use, Role of Pharmacy in Curbing Healthcare Costs

(11/18/09)

NACDS and RollStream To Deliver CPSIA Compliance Solution

(11/17/09)

NACDS Urges House Rules Committee to Defeat Importation Amendment

(11/06/09)

Organized Retail Crime a Threat to Patient Health and Safety and an Economic Burden to Retailers and Consumers Alike

(11/05/09)

NACDS Expresses Appreciation for AMP Provisions, But Concern for Details

(11/05/09)

Experts Offer Policy Recommendations For Improving Medication Adherence For Better Health Outcomes

(10/27/09)

Former First Lady Laura W. Bush to Headline 11th Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner

(10/22/09)

Citing Safety Concerns, NACDS Opposes Legislation to Allow Personal Drug Importation

(10/21/09)

NACDS’ Rosato Honored by Temple University for Leadership, Achievements in Pharmacy

(10/20/09)

NACDS Applauds President Obama for Signing into Law Legislation to Extend DME Accreditation

(10/15/09)

NACDS Urges Continued Support of Pro-Patient, Pro-Pharmacy Provisions as the Senate Begins to Merge Healthcare Reform Bills

(10/07/09)

NACDS Commends Senator Dorgan for Helping to Ensure Access to Vital Generic Medications for Epilepsy Patients

(10/06/09)

House, Senate Pass Delay of Accreditation Deadline for Pharmacies Supplying Durable Medical Equipment

(10/06/09)

Pharmacy Groups File Suit in Minnesota over Unlawful Medicaid Cuts, Citing Failure to Assure Medicaid Patient Access, Quality of Care

(10/02/09)

Pharmacy Groups File Suits in Three States over Unlawful Medicaid Cuts, Citing Failure to Assure Medicaid Patient Access, Quality of Care

(09/29/09)

Victory for Patient Care in New Jersey: State Announces Plan to Restructure Reimbursement Rate to Help Improve Patient Access

(09/23/09)

As Senate Finance Committee Considers Healthcare Reform Bill, NACDS Board of Directors Urges Key Lawmakers to Advance Pro-Patient, Pro-Pharmacy Policies

(09/22/09)

Broad Pharmacy Coalition Urges Congress to Block Severe Medicaid Cuts to Help Preserve Patient Access

(09/21/09)

NACDS Utilizes Rapid Response Program to Urge DMEPOS legislation

(09/16/09)

Victory for Patient Care in Texas: CMS Approves Increased Dispensing Fee that Reflects Pharmacies’ Costs in Providing Prescription Drugs

(09/14/09)

NACDS, NCPA, and NASPA Urge HHS to Direct State Medicaid Programs to Change Their AWP Reimbursement Rate to Ensure Continued Patient Access to Pharmacies

(09/10/09)

NACDS Applauds Senate Finance Committee’s Commitment to Medicaid Pharmacy Payment Reform, But Emphasizes Need to Further Examine Provision to Assure Patient Access to Local Pharmacies

(09/10/09)

NACDS, NCPA, FMI and NASPA Urge Congressional Action to Prevent Patients from Losing Access to Pharmacy Medical Supplies

(09/08/09)

NACDS Joins Patient Groups in Urging Healthcare Reform that Includes Medication Adherence as Method of Helping Patients Manage Chronic Diseases

(09/04/09)

NACDS: Court Ruling on AWPs Shifts “Urgency for Action” to States

(09/04/09)

Great Day Houston Honored as NACDS "Pharmacy Great Communicator"

(09/03/09)

Victory for Patient Care: NACDS, NCPA Reach Agreement with Delaware on Medicaid Reimbursement for Pharmacy

(08/25/09)

NACDS Utilizes Rapid Response Program to Dispute Inaccurate Assertions on Drug Importation

(08/25/09)

SUPERVALU’s Mac Naughton Elected to Serve on NACDS Board of Directors

(08/24/09)

NACDS Foundation Board Announces Three New Directors

(08/20/09)

NACDS Unveils 2009-2010 Chain Pharmacy Industry Profile

(08/17/09)

NACDS’ Anderson Joins Rep. Loebsack for Pharmacy Tours in Iowa City, Mount Vernon, Iowa

(08/17/09)

John “Jack” Fish, Sr. Honored as Recipient of Harold W. Pratt Award

(08/12/09)

Honors Bestowed Upon Distinguished Members of Pharmacy Community at NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference

(08/12/09)

NACDS ECON 09 Presentations Deliver Economic Insights at Pharmacy & Technology Conference

(08/11/09)

Anderson: Industry Advocacy, Engagement Key to Healthcare Reform

(08/10/09)

NACDS Pharmacy and Technology Conference Focuses on Reform

(08/10/09)

NACDS and NACDS Foundation Honor Pharmacy Faculty, Students with New Awards

(08/10/09)

Victory for TRICARE Beneficiaries in Preserving Pharmacy Choice

(08/06/09)

With Safety Concerns, NACDS Opposes Personal Importation Proposal

(08/03/09)

NACDS Urges House to Improve Part D, Control Prescription Drug Expenditures in Healthcare Reform Legislation

(07/24/09)

NACDS Institutes Rapid Response to AARP Bulletin on Cost of Medication Non-Adherence

(07/22/09)

NACDS Urges Clarifications, Enhancements in Two Pharmacy Reimbursement Provisions in House Healthcare Reform Legislation

(07/20/09)

NACDS Focuses on Medication Adherence Message in Advocating Pro-Patient, Pro- Pharmacy Policy in Healthcare Reform

(07/09/09)

NACDS Expresses Support for Legislation to Curb Methamphetamine Production and Abuse

(07/07/09)

2009 NACDS Marketplace Conference: Successful, Strategic, Timely

(07/02/09)

NACDS Donates Nearly 10,000 Pounds of Consumer, Household Products to Greater Boston Food Bank Following Annual Marketplace Conference

(07/02/09)

NACDS Thanks Senators for Opposition to Drug Reimportation

(07/01/09)

Edith A. Rosato, RPh, IOM, Elected NACDS Foundation President

(06/30/09)

NACDS Retail Advisory Board Explores Social Networking Opportunities to Engage Consumers

(06/29/09)

NACDS, NCPA Endorse Rep. Mike Ross’ Medication Therapy Management Legislation

(06/29/09)

NACDS Letter Urges House Committee Leaders to Ensure Patient Access Through Pro-Patient, Pro-Pharmacy Healthcare Reform Proposals

(06/26/09)

NACDS Testifies on Healthcare Reform at House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing; Urges Pro-Patient Policies

(06/25/09)

Healthcare Reform Expert and Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle to Address NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference

(06/24/09)

NACDS to Honor Len DeMino at NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference as Industry Icon Announces Retirement as Consultant to the Association

(06/23/09)

NACDS Supports Delaying the Implementation of the GS1 DataBar Technology on Coupons

(06/23/09)

NACDS Urges Senate to Oppose Prescription Drug Importation

(06/19/09)

Pharmacy Advocates Urge Key Lawmakers to Advance Pro-Patient, Pro-Pharmacy Policies in Healthcare Reform

(06/17/09)

Pharmacy Groups File Lawsuit to Preserve Patient Access to Prescription Medications in Delaware

(06/11/09)

Pharmacy Organizations Brief Congress on Medication Therapy Management

(06/09/09)

NACDS Applauds Pro-Patient, Pro-Pharmacy Provisions Included in Senator Kennedy’s Healthcare Reform Legislation

(06/09/09)

NACDS Members, Allies to Advocate Pro-Patient, Pro-Pharmacy Policies as Healthcare Reform Debate Heats Up

(06/08/09)

NACDS, FMI File Principal Arguments Against AWP Reductions in First DataBank/Medi-Span Lawsuit

(06/08/09)

Citing Safety Concerns and Cost-Saving Alternatives, NACDS Opposes Move to Allow Personal, Commercial Importation of Prescription Drugs

(06/04/09)

NACDS Urges MTM and AMP-reform in Anticipation of Comprehensive Healthcare Reform Legislation

(06/01/09)

NCPO: Medication and Counseling Vital for Healthcare Reform, Implementation and Future Patient Care Improvements

(05/28/09)

NACDS Announces New ECON 09 Lineup for Marketplace Conference in Boston

(05/20/09)

NACDS fires back at Washington Post for Inaccurate Depiction of Pharmacy in Parody of White House Healthcare Meeting

(05/15/09)

NACDS, NCPA Laud Inclusion of Medicaid Reimbursement Relief in Senate Finance Committee Healthcare Reform Proposals

(05/14/09)

NACDS Identifies Pharmacy Healthcare Savings Opportunities

(05/13/09)

NACDS, NCPA Pursue Opportunities for HHS Health IT Grants

(05/12/09)

NACDS Commends Senators Tester and Roberts for Legislation Protecting Patient Access to Community Pharmacies

(05/04/09)

Congressional Leaders Urged to Reform Drug Reimbursement System

(05/04/09)

NACDS Announces Next Phase of 1,000-Day Plan to Refocus, Realign Member Programs and Activities

(04/30/09)

NACDS Congratulates Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius on Confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services Department

(04/29/09)

NACDS, FMI Appeal Court Ruling Implementing AWP Reductions in First DataBank/Medi-Span Lawsuit

(04/29/09)

NACDS, NCPA Provide Senate Finance Committee with Recommendations of How Pharmacists Can Improve Medication Adherence

(04/28/09)

Anderson Addresses Congressional Blue Dog Coalition Emphasizing Critical Role of Pharmacy in Healthcare Reform

(04/28/09)

NACDS, NCPA Urge Congress to Include Provisions to Protect Military Personnel Access to Retail Pharmacy Prescription Medications and Services

(04/24/09)

Two Industry Leaders Recognized with Chain Pharmacy’s Highest Honors at NACDS Annual Meeting

(04/22/09)

NACDS Foundation Announces Officers and New Directors

(04/22/09)

NACDS Foundation Awards $240,000 to Pharmacy Schools

(04/21/09)

Anderson: “Triumph of Cooperation” Still Energizes NACDS

(04/20/09)

NACDS Elects 2009-2010 Board of Directors

(04/20/09)

Giancamilli to Annual Meeting Attendees: “Radical Consistency” Key to Success for NACDS

(04/20/09)

Remarks of Andy Giancamilli - State of the Industry - 2009 Annual Meeting

(04/19/09)

Remarks of Steven C. Anderson -State of the Association - 2009 Annual Meeting

(04/19/09)

Grassroots Advocacy Program NACDS Rx Impact Implemented During Congressional Work Period to Promote Value of Pharmacy in Healthcare Debate

(04/07/09)

MTM Enhancements Critical to Overall Healthcare Reform

(04/07/09)

2009 NACDS Annual Meeting: Bringing Industry Leaders Together in Collaboration

(04/06/09)

NACDS Applauds New York State for Rejecting Reimbursement Cuts that Jeopardized Patient Access to Pharmacy Services

(04/02/09)

NACDS, FMI File Motion to Prevent AWP Reductions in First DataBank/Medi-Span Lawsuit

(04/02/09)

NACDS Announces Two New Staff Members in Government Affairs, Media Relations: Marc D. Schloss and Stephen E. Schatz

(04/01/09)

Victory for Patients as Court Rules to Prevent Debilitating Medicaid Reimbursement Cuts to Pharmacy

(04/01/09)

Pharmacy Groups File Lawsuit to Preserve Patient Access to Prescription Medications in Washington State

(03/31/09)

Bill to Curb DXM Abuse Expected to Pass House Today

(03/30/09)

Patient Access to Pharmacies in Jeopardy across Washington State as Medicaid Slashes Medication Reimbursement

(03/27/09)

NACDS Lauds Introduction of the Organized Retail Crime Legislation

(03/27/09)

NACDS Commends Chairman Scott’s E-Fencing Enforcement Legislation

(03/27/09)

NACDS Foundation Educates Community Pharmacy with New Safety Training Program

(03/26/09)

Another Step Forward in Ensuring Pharmacy Choice for TRICARE Beneficiaries

(03/23/09)

NACDS Conference Fosters Collaboration between Retail Executives and Supply Chain Stakeholders

(03/20/09)

NACDS Expresses Opposition to Court’s Approval of First DataBank-Medi-Span Final Settlements

(03/17/09)

NACDS Supports Legislation to Increase Patient Access to Medications, Control Costs through Biogenerics

(03/16/09)

NACDS Commends Reps. Upton, Larsen for Introduction of Bill to Curb DXM Abuse

(03/05/09)

NACDS Commends Obama’s Shared Commitment on Accessible, Quality and Affordable Healthcare

(03/04/09)

NACDS Applauds Feinstein Legislation to Curb Methamphetamine Abuse

(03/04/09)

Landmark Pharmacy Victory in California as Court Again Halts Medicaid Reimbursement Cuts

(03/02/09)

NACDS, Allies Call on Congress to Curb Organized Retail Crime during “Hill Day”

(03/02/09)

NACDS Offers Support for Sebelius as Department of Health and Human Services Chief

(03/02/09)

NACDS Member Urges Collaboration with FDA to Ensure Concise, Non- Duplicative Prescription Medication Information for Patients

(02/26/09)

“NACDS ECON 09” to Add Value to Membership, Meetings

(02/25/09)

Change In Administration and Agency Errors Delay AMP Legal Proceedings Further

(02/20/09)

NACDS’ Anderson Calls on Policymakers to Rethink “Backward Counting”

(02/20/09)

NACDS Successful Selling Program Provides “How To’s” for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

(02/20/09)

NACDS Chairman Andy Giancamilli Highlights RxIMPACT at Canadian Association Meeting

(02/19/09)

NACDS Foundation Recognizes Future Leaders of Pharmacy, Awarding $172,000 in Student Scholarships

(02/18/09)

Stimulus Bill Includes Vital Boost to State Medicaid Funding, Tax-Relief, Advancement of Interoperable HIT

(02/13/09)

Pharmacy Groups Announce Principles to Improve Patient Care, Access to Medications, Promote Technology to Enhance Health Care Delivery

(02/12/09)

NACDS Urges Members of Congress to Help Ensure Access to Durable Medical Equipment for Medicare Patients

(02/11/09)

NACDS Applauds Boost to Medicaid Funding for States in Senate Economic Recovery Bill, Expresses Support for Improved HIT Provisions

(02/10/09)

Industry Leaders Look to Future at NACDS Regional Chain Conference

(02/06/09)

NACDS Praises New York State Legislature’s Rejection of Pharmacy Funding Cuts That Jeopardize Health

(02/06/09)

NACDS Praises Lincoln and Stabenow for Efforts to Preserve Access to Pharmacies

(02/06/09)

Media Advisory: Pharmacy Stakeholder Groups Collaborate to Draft Pharmacy Principles for Health Care Reform

(02/06/09)

Pharmacy Groups Urge Caution on HIT “Privacy” Provisions in Economic Recovery Legislation

(02/04/09)

Pharmacy Groups Seek Changes to CMS DMEPOS Surety Bond Rule

(02/04/09)

NACDS’ Anderson Blasts Political “Faulty Nomenclature” Used to Promote HIT “Privacy” Provisions

(02/02/09)

NACDS Urges Senate to Implement HIT Provisions that Enable Patient Care Communications, Include Medicaid Assistance to States

(02/02/09)

NACDS Applauds Boost to Medicaid Funding for States in House Economic Recovery Bill, Expresses Concerns with HIT "Privacy" Provisions

(01/29/09)

NACDS Continues to Urge HIT Adoption but to Reconsider HIT “Privacy” Provisions in Economic Recovery Legislations

(01/27/09)

NACDS Highlights Current Patient Privacy Requirements Amid Debate Over New Controversial Proposals

(01/23/09)

Pharmacy Groups Express Support for Reps. Berry, Moran Bill to Combat Duplicative Accreditation for Medicare Part B Durable Medical Equipment

(01/22/09)

NACDS Encourages HIT Adoption without Privacy Provisions that Would Negatively Impact Patient Care

(01/21/09)

As Congress Considers Economic Stimulus Bill, NACDS, NCPA Caution Against Provisions That Would Stifle HIT Adoption

(01/09/09)

NACDS Promotes Kleiman to Vice President of Legal Affairs and Associate General Counsel

(01/07/09)

NACDS Rapid Response Program Challenges Wall Street Journal’s Omission of DME Regulations’ Impact on Pharmacies

(01/07/09)