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Alaska

The House Finance Committee held a hearing on April 7 regarding HB 195, legislation that would grant pharmacists broader authority to prescribe and administer medications and medical devices. Although the committee restricted public input to invited testimony, members of the pharmacy community proactively reached out to legislators in advance, urging support for this bill. By expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice within a clear, patient-centered standard of care, HB 195 aims to improve access to essential health services throughout the state.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

2026-04-10T10:59:09-04:00April 10, 2026|Alaska|

California

The Board of Pharmacy posted the agendas and meeting materials for the following committee meetings: 

  • Licensing Committee Meeting – April 15 
  • Enforcement Committee Meeting – April 16 

Also in California, on April 16, the Department of Public Health will host a webinar about the vital role community health workers (CHW) play in chronic disease management. Although their titles and duties vary across organizations, CHWs help bridge the gap between community members and health care systems, along with connecting individuals to community-based organizations that address non-medical needs. Speakers from the Department of Health Care Services, the Department of Health Care Access and Information and El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center will discuss their work with CHWs. Agenda topics include CHWs in managed care plans, Medi-Cal billing, CHW workforce development and best practices for implementing CHW programs. 

Also in California, Medi-Cal Rx is requesting stakeholder feedback regarding the services provided by the Resolution Team (also known as the Clinical Liaison Team). Your participation in the Stakeholder Survey for the Resolution Team will help its efforts for continuous process and quality improvement. Kindly submit your responses no later than April 19.  

Also in California, the Board of Pharmacy has a new training course available on PharmEd. The course is called "Assembly Bill 1503: Removing Barriers and Improving Patient Safety". This training provides an overview of the statutory changes enacted by the Board's sunset measure, Assembly Bill 1503 (Berman, Chapter 196, Statutes of 2025), and describes the Board's implementation efforts. You can find the link to the course on the Board's Continuing Education (CE) Information webpage under the "Elective Board-provided CE Training" heading.  

Finally in California, the Department of Health Care Services posted the following on the Medi-Cal Rx Web Portal.  

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

2026-04-10T10:58:38-04:00April 10, 2026|California|

Colorado

HB26-1336, a bill designed to expand access to pharmacy healthcare services for both Medicaid and commercial patients, passed the House Health and Human Services Committee on March 31, and referred to the House floor. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

2026-04-10T10:58:03-04:00April 10, 2026|Colorado|

Kentucky

HB 3 passed both Chambers and is awaiting Gov. Andy Beshear’s (D) signature. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Amy Neighbors (R), requires Medicaid to reimburse pharmacists at the non-physician rate for providing healthcare services within their scope of practice. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

2026-04-10T10:57:05-04:00April 10, 2026|Kentucky|

Maine

LD 2071, a bill that would delink pharmacist immunization authority and coverage from ACIP, was engrossed this week via favorable votes in both the House and the Senate and will now be sent to Gov. Janet Mills (D) for enactment. The legislation has been a priority for NACDS and the American Disease Prevention Coalition (ADPC) for the 2026 legislative session. 

For more information, please contact NACDS’ Mike Sargent at 207-272-6435.

2026-04-10T10:56:33-04:00April 10, 2026|Maine|

Nebraska

The Department of Health and Human Services announced the cancellation of a public hearing to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 471, Chapter 7  of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Medical Supplies (DMEPOS).  

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services posted the May 12 Meeting Agenda for Medicaid Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

2026-04-10T10:55:16-04:00April 10, 2026|Nebraska|

North Carolina

All Medicaid providers are invited to participate in the 2026 Annual NCTracks Survey. This survey focuses on the aspects of NCTracks that involve direct customer interaction, such as the call center, provider relations, training and communications, as well as functional areas such as claims, prior approval and provider enrollment. Please note that this survey is regarding NC Medicaid Direct via NCTracks only (not related to Managed Care/health plans); please only answer questions in relation to NCTracks. Unless otherwise noted, the time period for which this survey applies is from July 1, 2025, to the present. The survey is anonymous unless you choose to identify yourself. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.

2026-04-10T10:54:43-04:00April 10, 2026|North Carolina|
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