NACDS lauds strong, bipartisan Senate Finance Committee vote
National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) president and CEO Steven Anderson released the following statement Wednesday after a U.S.
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Pharmacy professionals uniting to launch The Pharmacy Guild
WASHINGTON – An alliance of influential online communities with a combined social media following of more than 300,000 individuals is teaming up to support the launch of a new worker empowerment project called The Pharmacy Guild.
PCMA issues statement on Senate Finance Committee vote
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) issued the following statement on today’s vote in the Senate Finance Committee to advance legislation impacting the Medicare Part D program and pharmacy benefit companies, or PBMs, that threatens to undermine the successful Part D program.
CVS Health Foundation to increase access to mental health services for adolescents
CVS Health Foundation has announced it has awarded $3 million in grants over five years to advance mental health equity to Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County in Florida, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute in Texas and the Rosecrance Foundation in Chicago.
Amazon introduces new health care benefit
As part of its effort to make it easier for customers to get and stay healthy, Amazon announced on Wednesday a new Prime membership benefit that brings high-quality care from One Medical to Prime members.
NACDS: Senate Finance Committee work is essential to “Real” PBM reform at the federal level
With the U.S. Senate Finance Committee’s release of additional PBM reform legislation and the Committee’s markup scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, NACDS President and CEO Steven C.
National Rosacea Society awards 2023 grants for research
The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has awarded funding for one new study, in addition to continuing support for two ongoing studies, as part of its research grants program to increase knowledge and understanding of the potential causes and other key aspects of rosacea that may lead to improvements i
Surescripts acquires ActiveRADAR
ARLINGTON, Va. – Surescripts has acquired ActiveRADAR, a clinical intelligence company that identifies therapeutic alternatives for prescriptions.
NCPA: SFC PBM reform package looking promising
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Senate Finance Committee has released a new package of legislation that includes additional policies to reform pharmacy benefit managers, a longstanding priority of the National Community Pharmacists Association. The committee, which is led by Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.
Sanofi announces winners of its 2023 Health Equity Accelerator Awards
Sanofi has announced the winners of its 2023 Health Equity Accelerator Awards, honoring 10 nonprofit organizations that exemplify the company’s ambition to provide equitable access to healthcare using innovative solutions for hard-to-solve health disparities.
Upcoming NCPA items for pharmacy teams in November
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: Registration is open for the Pathways to Pharmacy Ownership cohort kicking off in early 2024.
Rx staff from CVS, Walgreens stores begin three-day walkout
According to published reports, some employees at CVS Health Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance’s pharmacies launched a three-day walkout starting Monday to push the companies to improve working conditions and add more staff to their stores.
Rite Aid to offer After Work Wednesday walk-in clinic
PHILADELPHIA – With fall routines and busy schedules in full swing, it can be tough to focus on your health.
Aetna CVS Health individual and family plans now offered in 17 states
Aetna, a CVS Health company, will now offer its Aetna CVS Health co-branded insurance product, providing affordable access to quality health care for more Americans, on the individual insurance exchange marketplace in select counties in 17 states. Enrollment begins November 1 at www.aetnacvshealth.