Articles

WSPA, NPCA, and NACDS fully support the court decision requiring CMS to reconsider the below-cost reimbursement plan.

Pharmacy Groups Back Washington State Court Decision on ‘Unsustainable’ CMS Reimbursement Law

Here’s a roundup of the latest news coverage from Drug Topics®. 

News Roundup: FDA OKs New Pneumococcal Vaccine, Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine 90% Effective

Podcasts

This special Over the Counter episode, brought to you by Total Pharmacy® and Omega Pharmacy Group, dives into how to navigate the business of independent pharmacy and get ahead of key policy changes. 

Keep Up With Policy Changes Affecting Independent Pharmacy

The legislation would reduce patients’ cost sharing, prevent plan and PBM clawbacks, enhance price transparency, and establish clear performance measures for pharmacies. 

Pharmacy Associations Praise Bill Seeking to Reform DIR Fees 

Vaccination activities build on collective success of COVID-19 response over the past year 

Community Pharmacies with Health Mart, Health Mart Atlas Administer 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses 

Bill S.1388 would require the FTC to examine recent merger activity of PBMs and how it may be affecting patients and independent community pharmacies. 

NCPA Shows Support for New Bill Requiring PBM Investigation

Expert Interviews

In the final episode of the series, Dr. Lee highlights what's next in enhancing patient care for those with limited English proficiency. 

Part 3: New Oregon Law May Close Gaps in Patient Care

Videos

Part 1: Oregon Law May Close Gaps in Patient Care

In part 2 of our interview, Dr. Charles Lee of FDB dives into the current challenges in medication errors for patients with limited English proficiency, his personal relation to this issue as a first-generation Korean immigrant, and where other states are at in providing patients with translated prescriptions. 

Part 2: Oregon Law May Close Gaps in Patient Care

In the first part of our interview, Dr. Charles Lee will explain what this new Oregon law stipulates, the significance of this legislation, and some of the consequences of medication errors due to patient language barriers. 

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