Preparedness

NACDS D.C. Fly-In Event Centers on Future of Patient Access Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform; comprehensive direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee reform; and sustaining patient access to vaccinations, testing, and treatment among key topics at the February 28-March 1 program

admin2023-03-03T12:29:04-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, Preparedness, Reimbursement, RxIMPACT, Vaccinations|

Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform; comprehensive direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee reform; and sustaining patient access to vaccinations, testing, and treatment among key topics at the February 28-March 1 program.

NACDS Urges Clarity That Americans Maintain “PREP Act” Pharmacy Access Beyond Public Health Emergency

admin2023-02-13T08:54:34-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, HHS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, States, Vaccinations|

NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson issued the following statement, upon the release of a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Fact Sheet describing decision-making underway about implications of the May 11, 2023, expiration of the current Public Health Emergency (PHE).

NACDS Statement in Response to State of the Union Address

admin2023-02-08T09:51:29-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: DIR, PBM, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Reimbursement, Vaccinations|

While we all want to move on from COVID-19, doing so should not mean leaving behind millions of Americans who have relied on their trusted, local pharmacies for testing, vaccinations, and care during the pandemic.

NACDS to Congress: Americans Expect Pharmacy Access After Pandemic

admin2023-01-30T15:40:54-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, HHS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, States, Vaccinations|

With the U.S. House of Representatives slated to consider legislation related to the pandemic this week, NACDS has an important message: constituents view the importance of pharmacy access as a lesson that must be learned from the past three years.

In Case You Missed It: NACDS Health Care Outlook 2023 in Chain Drug Review

admin2023-01-10T15:14:39-05:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: Congress, NACDS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Reimbursement, States, Vaccinations|

The NACDS-authored column previews the policy outlook for the coming year — and what lies ahead for the future of the industry.

NACDS: Americans Expect Pharmacy Access to Continue NACDS details actions needed by Biden Administration and Congress to prevent forced rollback

admin2022-12-16T10:10:53-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, HHS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

NACDS details actions needed by Biden Administration and Congress to prevent forced rollback

NACDS Urges Biden Administration to Address “Important Missed Step” to Maintain Preparedness Against “Tripledemic” Sustaining PREP Act pharmacy flexibilities through October 2024 will help keep patients and pharmacies from having to “guess” about issues related to pharmacy access

admin2022-10-27T14:20:45-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, HHS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

Sustaining PREP Act pharmacy flexibilities through October 2024 will help keep patients and pharmacies from having to “guess” about issues related to pharmacy access.

In Case You Missed It: Media Amplify NACDS’ Call for PREP Act Clarity

admin2022-10-21T08:00:24-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: Congress, Healthcare, HHS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

CNBC quoted NACDS on its call for the Biden Administration to maintain patients’ access to pharmacies in the effort to keep COVID-19 and flu at bay.

NACDS Members Respond to Hurricane Ian

admin2022-10-05T10:20:59-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: Preparedness|

Hurricane Ian struck Florida as a powerful Category 4 hurricane on September 28, leaving widespread damage in its wake. NACDS member companies have been affected by the storm and—in collaboration with public health partners and emergency preparedness authorities— are working to meet the ongoing needs of people affected by the hurricane.