Momentum continues to build for bipartisan legislation that would help protect Americans’ access to pharmacist care as NACDS members urge Congressional action during the 2022 NACDS Total Store Expo in Boston.
With only 25 in-district work days left in July and August, the pharmacy community continues its great work promoting pro-patient, pro-pharmacy policy priorities to Members of Congress and their staff via the NACDS RxIMPACT Pharmacy Tour Program.
Chain Drug Review published NACDS President & CEO Steven C. Anderson's opinion piece on the NACDS RxIMPACT grassroots program and the vital role of the pharmacy voter in the election process.
The Future of Pharmacy Care Coalition, of which NACDS serves on the Executive Committee, continues to aggressively advocate and build support for the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (HR 7213) — bipartisan legislation that would help ensure the continuity of accessible pharmacy-based care, during public health emergencies and every day.
NACDS RxIMPACT pharmacy tours are back in action — and reports from the field have been extremely positive.
NACDS member pharmacies and pharmacy teams are demonstrating tremendous leadership by hosting members of Congress for pharmacy tours as part of the NACDS RxIMPACT grassroots advocacy program.
Darren Herring (left), district director for U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS), participated in a Kroger pharmacy tour in Tupelo, MS, where he met with Kroger pharmacy team member Greg Wood (right). To engage your company in the NACDS RxIMPACT Pharmacy Tour Program, please contact Heidi Ecker at Hecker@nacds.org. | Photo Credit: Kroger
NACDS RxIMPACT Votes begins a 36-week push to Election 2022.
NACDS invites members to help amplify the message on NACDS’ Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn with a “like,” share” or “retweet.”
The NACDS RxIMPACT grassroots advocacy program announced several grassroots recognitions during the Virtual 2021 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill opening program on Thursday, March 4.
In addition to the ground-breaking event’s critical importance in advocating for pro-patient, pro-pharmacy priorities, the 2021 program also served as the virtual venue for the announcement of four awards and the recognition of seven Pioneers.
This year, NACDS presented the 2020 and 2021 NACDS RxIMPACT Key Contact of the Year Awards. The 2020 awards were presented this year given that the 2020 event could not be held due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic which closed Capitol Hill offices.
The first two awards went to Randy Edeker, president and CEO of Hy-Vee, Inc., past NACDS chairman and current NACDS Board of Directors member, who received the 2020 NACDS RxIMPACT Key Contact of the Year Award; and Lynne Fruth, president of Fruth Pharmacy and current NACDS Board of Directors member, who earned the 2021 NACDS RxIMPACT Key Contact of the Year award.
The Key Contact Award recognizes pharmacy advocates who actively engage with members of Congress on pro-pharmacy legislative priorities.
Edeker distinguished himself through his commitment to raising awareness among Members of Congress and the federal executive branch about the critical need for direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee reform. Edeker is highly engaged in NACDS RxIMPACT activities, and has organized various pharmacy tours at Hy-Vee with national leaders. Edeker’s passion for DIR free reform continues to inspire action among pharmacy advocates and key legislators alike.
Fruth was recognized for her dedication to serving as a voice of the industry and for consistently engaging with key federal and state legislators on critical pharmacy issues that directly impact pharmacy value and viability, such as DIR fee reform and 340B. For over a decade, Fruth has actively participated in nearly 100 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill meetings and has led myriad Congressional pharmacy tours at Fruth Pharmacy. Fruth and her team were recently recognized by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) for their dedication to getting COVID-19 vaccinations to West Virginia communities.
NACDS also presented the 2020 and 2021 NACDS RxIMPACT Leader of the Year Awards – a recognition [ READ MORE ]
