NACDS: A legislative vehicle must include PBM reform; inaction is costing Americans
Nearly four pharmacies are closing every day; Americans are missing out on hundreds of millions in savings just since the last Congress' end.
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NACDS releases statement on advancing PBM reform through Senate “hotline”
“By whatever means, the consensus PBM reforms are long overdue and need to be enacted now. The negative impacts of inaction are mounting for Americans and for their pharmacies.”
Whitman to retire from NACDS; Arth, Perlowski promoted
Senior vice president of member programs and services Jim Whitman is retiring from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores in June.
NACDS promotes Terry Arth to SVP of Member Services and Conferences
“Terry has been a visionary and disciplined leader in making NACDS meetings and conferences the gold standard in the industry,” said NACDS president and CEO Steven Anderson.
Kellyanne Conway to keynote NACDS-PAC Breakfast at 2025 Annual Meeting
“Her distinguished career and her ability to connect with audiences of varied political views will bring unique value to the conference,” said NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson.
NACDS announces retirement of Jim Whitman after 48 years of service
Whitman will leave behind a legacy of commitment to member service and industry leadership.
NACDS: Texas Attorney General Paxton rules wisely on state PBM reform’s enforceability
NACDS says “flimsy PBM excuses are dwindling, and for Texans and more Americans help is on the way”.
NACDS promotes pharmacies' role in heart health with Nourish My Health campaign
NACDS's Nourish My Health campaign highlights member pharmacies offering heart health services at over 25,000 locations nationwide.
NACDS highlights “Four Wins for a Healthier America” as Trump declares February American Heart Month
NACDS is urging policymakers and stakeholders to prioritize policies that support these "Four Wins" to create a healthier America.
NACDS praises Rep. Krishnamoorthi's Chicago PBM Reform Event
“NACDS thanks Congressman Krishnamoorthi for his consistent leadership on this issue of importance in his District, throughout Illinois, and across the nation."
NACDS issues recommendations to Trump Administration: Four wins to make America healthy again
“This is an important moment to fix lingering and devastating problems and to leverage tremendous opportunities for Americans and for the pharmacies and pharmacists who serve them.”
Unanimously, FTC issues second pounding of big PBMs
NACDS: “The problems of big-PBM tactics remain obvious. The bipartisan and broadly-backed solutions remain ready in Congress. Time is wasting – as is Americans’ money. It’s time to stop this rip-off and to deliver a win for the American people.”
NACDS statement calls on FTC to continue to “Shine the Light” on harmful practices of PBM middlemen
NACDS’ all-levels and all-branches of government approach to PBM reform prioritizes the enactment, implementation, enforcement, and oversight of reforms.
NACDS launches digital campaign: “Health Starts Here in 2025”
The new campaign highlights pharmacies' role in providing personalized preventive care.
2025 Health Care Outlook: Steve Anderson, NACDS
By Steve Anderson, President, CEO National Association of Chain Drug Stores
NACDS hails momentum for PBM reform at the state level heading into 2025
Arkansas and Massachusetts are the latest states to hold PBMs accountable, help preserve patient access to the medications right for them.