ODM (Ohio Department of Medicaid) Director Maureen Corcoran announced a proposed 5.7% increase in the Professional Dispensing Fee (PDF) for the SPBM (Single PBM) pharmacy program as part of the biennial state budget. The percentage as proposed would be applied to all three PDF tiers. NACDS has been advocating for an increase since the September announcement of the PDFs for the SPBM The budget also includes an opportunity for pharmacies to enhance PDFs through a outcomes-based incentive payment. No further details are available upon this writing, but NACDS expects to have them soon.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.