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House Sends NACDS-Backed “Gag Clause” Prohibition to President Legislation prevents restrictions on pharmacists’ ability to tell patients when they can save money on prescriptions by paying cash instead of using insurance;NACDS positions DIR fee reform as another crucial issue for lowering out-of-pocket drug costs

NACDS.org Staff2018-09-25T17:03:37+00:00Sep-25-18|Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, Medicare, PBM|

The legislation will prevent restrictions on pharmacists’ ability to tell patients when they can save money on prescriptions by paying cash instead of using insurance. Meanwhile, NACDS positions DIR fee reform as another crucial issue for lowering out-of-pocket drug costs.

NACDS Praises Senate Passage of Bill to Prohibit “Gag Clauses” Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (S. 2554) is part of the effort to empower pharmacists to help patients lower out-of-pocket drug costs

NACDS.org Staff2018-09-18T15:03:55+00:00Sep-18-18|Categories: Press Release|Tags: Medicare, PBM|

The Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (S. 2554) is part of the effort to empower pharmacists to help patients lower out-of-pocket drug costs.

Legislation on Gag Clauses Passes in Senate, Advances in the House

Lisa Boylan2018-09-13T16:22:35+00:00Sep-13-18|Categories: Article|Tags: Medicare|

The bills would make it easier for Medicare patients to save money on prescription drugs.

NACDS Addresses DIR Fees, Other “Access Agenda” Priorities in National Drug-Pricing Policy Discussion NACDS responds to request-for-information from HHS Secretary Azar for “Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs”

NACDS.org Staff2018-07-18T16:25:32+00:00Jul-18-18|Categories: Press Release|Tags: HHS, Medicaid, Medicare, PBM, Reimbursement|

NACDS has submitted comments to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar in response to the agency’s request-for-information on drug-pricing public policy issues.

NACDS RxIMPACT Rallies Senate Support for Action on DIR Fees Urging Senators to sign letter to HHS Secretary is the most recent action of NACDS’ grassroots advocacy program on this pressing issue

NACDS.org Staff2018-07-11T12:20:12+00:00Jul-11-18|Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, HHS, Medicare, PBM, Reimbursement|

NACDS RxIMPACT pharmacy advocates are urging Senators to sign a letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar that is being led by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT).

NACDS Commends CMS on Newly-Released Medicare Part D Policies CMS signals potential action on DIR fee reform, takes action on NACDS-backed strategy to help address opioid abuse epidemic

NACDS.org Staff2018-04-04T18:08:17+00:00Apr-04-18|Categories: Press Release|Tags: Drug_Abuse, Medicare, Part D|

CMS signals potential action on DIR fee reform, takes action on NACDS-backed strategy to help address opioid abuse epidemic.

NACDS Comments to CMS on Medicare Prescription Drug Program Urges Medicare Part D policies related to DIR fee fairness, opioid abuse prevention, prescription drug affordability, and patients’ pharmacy access

Chris Krese2018-01-17T09:58:38+00:00Jan-17-18|Categories: Press Release|Tags: CMS, Medicare|

NACDS expressed support for, and provided further input, on CMS’ proposed rule, which involves issues including direct and indirect remuneration fees; e-prescribing; medication therapy management; opioid abuse; and fostering pharmacy access.

NACDS Sees Progress on Key Issues in New Medicare Part D Rule E-prescribing, opioid issues, medication therapy management, pharmacy access addressed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

NACDS.org Staff2017-11-22T05:29:23+00:00Nov-22-17|Categories: Press Release|Tags: CMS, Drug_Abuse, Medicare, MTM|

E-prescribing, opioid issues, medication therapy management, pharmacy access addressed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

NACDS, Coalition Ads Thank Legislators for Backing Pro-Patient, Pro-Pharmacy Bill Urge Congressional action on Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

Chris Krese2017-08-02T15:24:32+00:00Aug-02-17|Categories: Article|Tags: Medicare, Provider_Status, Public_Relations|

NACDS print ads, and Coalition radio and digital ads, are running in selected Congressional Districts this August to tout the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act.

NACDS Supports Senate Letter on DIR Fees

Lisa Boylan2017-07-21T12:17:56+00:00Jul-21-17|Categories: Article|Tags: CMS, HHS, Medicare|

NACDS strongly supports a Senate letter sent to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma on the use of direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.