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Insurance plans sitting on premium dollars instead of …

Insurance plans sitting on premium dollars instead of helping providers after cyber attack. NCPA March 13, 2024. NCPA and other health care provider organizations were recently invited to a roundtable hosted by HHS to discuss the response to the cyber-attack on Change Healthcare. (Last weekend, a letter penned by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra

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Progress for pharmacies after Change Healthcare …

WebNCPA March 29, 2024. In a big step toward resuming normal claims processes after the February cyberattack on Change Healthcare, the company has announced that MedRx, …

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HHS urges insurance companies to cooperate with …

WebA letter penned (on a weekend, no less) by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su called on UnitedHealth Group and …

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FTC makes strides to boost competition and hold PBMs …

WebTwo pieces of news about the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that will affect the health care community. Chair Lina Khan revealed this week that an update into the …

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Pharmacies and Pharmacists Urge Congress to Finish …

WebWASHINGTON, D.C. – Pharmacies and pharmacists serving communities throughout the nation in independent and chain pharmacies, in specialty pharmacies, in …

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PQA releases updated SDOH resource guide NCPA

WebThe Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has released a third edition of the PQA Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Resource Guide, which profiles 40 SDOH …

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Tomorrow’s NCPA Learning Hour on public health …

WebTomorrow’s NCPA Learning Hour details actionable steps pharmacy teams can take to succeed by working with their local departments of health. Pharmacist Nicole …

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Pharmacy Associations Join Forces to Advocate for …

WebWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 1, 2024) – As the Change Healthcare outage is now in its second week, the pharmacy community continues to be challenged and frustrated by the …

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GAO interviews five states about PBM regulation NCPA

WebThe Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report that examined state PBM regulation in five states using interviews with state regulators, health plan …

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SDOH at center stage in this month’s America's …

WebSocial determinants of health (as outlined by HHS – the centerpiece of its Healthy People 2030 plan) offers pharmacists the chance to deeply connect with patients …

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Public health takes center stage today NCPA

WebDon't miss today’s NCPA Learning Hour, which details actionable steps pharmacy teams can take to succeed by working with their local departments of health. …

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Cyber-attack is the subject of House Energy and Commerce Health

WebAhead of HHS’ latest updates to its FAQ about the February cybersecurity attack on Change Healthcare, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee …

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New Mexico seeks enhanced support for independent pharmacies

WebNCPA recently submitted a letter to New Mexico House Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee Chair Elizabeth Thomson in advance of a hearing on HB …

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Congress pushes funding deadline — and PBM reform remains …

WebLast week, Congress passed a short-term stopgap bill that would keep the government funded for an additional two weeks, moving the deadlines from March 1 and …

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NCPA Reiterates Antitrust Concerns to FTC/DOJ Over …

WebAccordingly, Hoey said, NCPA “reiterates its prior call for the FTC to work with the DOJ on addressing the anticompetitive practices of PBMs, including transactions …

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Ghada Abukuwaik earns NCPA Innovation Center’s …

Web“It’s my distinct honor and privilege to join the NCPA Innovation Center in recognizing Ghada Abukuwaik as recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Adherence …

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Call for pharmacy/public health teams

WebAPhA and the CDC’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention are convening a Community of Practice for Advancing Health Equity with Public Health and …

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Reg. closes at noon ET today for Mental Health First Aid training

WebHave you ever felt helpless trying to support a patient, friend, colleague, or family member struggling with mental health issues? With online Mental Health First Aid …

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APC publishes documents on compounded ketamine, clinic direct …

WebThe Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC) has published two documents aimed at helping pharmacy compounders utilize best practices for preparing and …

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Government auditor finds ESI overcharged by $44.9 million

WebThe Inspector General of the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published its final audit report of Express Script’s (ESI’s) management of the pharmacy …

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Directions in Pharmacy meeting moves to Nashville NCPA

WebPharmacy Times' annual meeting, Directions in Pharmacy, will cover topics including influenza treatments, diabetes, heart failure, opioid misuse, and more. The …

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VillageMD acquires Summit Health-CityMD NCPA

WebVillageMD entered a definitive agreement to acquire Summit Health-CityMD, a provider of primary, specialty and urgent care. The transaction is valued at …

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File under: We told you so NCPA

WebFile under: We told you so. NCPA February 29, 2024. The Department of Justice launched an antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth Group regarding its …

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Walgreens takes a $970 million deep dive into specialty pharmacy

WebWalgreens takes a $970 million deep dive into specialty pharmacy. NCPA September 22, 2021. Walgreens just increased its ownership of Shields Health …

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250 owners can't be wrong: PBM Reform Now! NCPA

WebOn Tuesday, 250 pharmacy owners rallied at the State Capitol in Albany, N.Y., with a clear and resounding message: Albany: Protect Patients, taxpayers and …

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