Despite strong opposition from employer groups and insurance brokers speaking out against any PBM enforcement, new proposed rules by the Department of Commerce and Insurance which will enact Public Chapter 998 and allow Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance to audit PBMs were approved by the Government Operations joint committee and will take effect on June 25, 2024. Thank you to Tennessee Pharmacy Association (TPA) CEO Anthony Pudlo, who testified before the Joint Government Operations Committee in support of these rules.
Also in Tennessee, if you would you like to serve on TPA’s new Specialty Pharmacy Committee, please complete this form to express your interest. The Committee Chair will make committee appointments in the coming weeks, so please respond soon.
Finally in Tennessee, TPA is looking for Champion Advocates across the state to build relationships with their elected officials and help identify physicians who may advocate for the pharmacy profession. Sign up to become a TPA Champion Advocate!
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.