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Minnesota

The Department of Health’s Rx Transparency team recently sent an email to pharmacies and other reporting entities providing further instructions for filing prescription drug pricing information that will be required later this year under law. Additionally, the email reminded pharmacies licensed in Minnesota that they are required to register an account with the Department of Health’s (MDH) Online Reporting Portal and report on the Public Interest Drug lists, stating that “pharmacies that have not yet registered should do so promptly and may use our Registration Quick-Start Guide (PDF) to get started.” For more information, visit: MN Rx Transparency Home Page, Information for Reporting Entities and Public Interest Drug Lists.

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

Michael Silber2024-06-27T11:00:37-04:00June 27, 2024|Minnesota|

Mississippi

On July 1, the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) will implement a single Pharmacy Benefit Administrator (PBA) to streamline and enhance the processing and management of pharmacy claims for all Medicaid members, including those enrolled in MississippiCAN and CHIP.

Operated by Gainwell Technologies, the PBA will also assume all pharmacy prior authorization responsibilities for drugs submitted on pharmacy claims. DOM will continue to require the use of the Universal Preferred Drug List (PDL). This decision comes after careful consideration and evaluation of various factors aimed at enhancing efficiency and transparency in the Medicaid delivery system.

Medicaid members should notice no disruption in their care if providers are prepared for this change.

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

Michael Silber2024-06-27T10:59:52-04:00June 27, 2024|Mississippi|

Missouri

NACDS sent a letter to Gov. Mike Parson (R) urging him to sign SB 751, legislation expanding the opportunity for pharmacies to participate in the 340B drug program. The bill also prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers from restricting where patients can access their 340B medications, a restriction not in place before the pandemic. The Governor has until July 14 to act on the bill.

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

Michael Silber2024-06-27T10:59:20-04:00June 27, 2024|Missouri|

Nebraska

The Department of Health and Human Services announced the launch of a new feature on the State Immunization Information System (NESIIS). Beginning June 10, 2024, Nebraskans have the option to securely download their personal (or their child’s) immunization information from NESIIS to their Android or iOS mobile device. This enables the option to share immunization records from NESIIS quickly and easily with healthcare providers, schools or other organizations.

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

Michael Silber2024-06-27T10:58:40-04:00June 27, 2024|Nebraska|

New York

The State Department of Health released a notice of reminders to pharmacy providers in case of severe weather events. These include drug storage, vaccines for children, drug delivery and NYRx prior authorizations.

For more information, please contact NACDS’ Ben Pearlman at 617-515-2603.

Michael Silber2024-06-27T10:58:12-04:00June 27, 2024|New York|

Nevada

The Board of Pharmacy is holding a public hearing on July 18 in Reno. The full meeting agenda has not been posted.

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

Michael Silber2024-06-27T10:57:43-04:00June 27, 2024|Nevada|

Ohio

Ohio will soon join the ranks of states that have updated its immunization law post-pandemic. On June 26, the last day of session prior to summer recess, the House passed, and the Senate concurred on SB 144. The bill will permit pharmacists and technicians to administer a vaccine “for any disease” to patients aged five years and older. It is now on its way to Gov. Mike DeWine (R) for signing. NACDS thanks our in-state partners, members and allies for the remarkable team effort in getting this bill across the finish line.

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

Michael Silber2024-06-27T10:57:11-04:00June 27, 2024|Ohio|

South Carolina

Effective July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) will implement a single, state-directed pharmacy benefit preferred drug list (PDL) for all members and providers enrolled in the South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid program; see MB #24-016 for details.

SCDHHS recently held live training webinars to answer questions from providers about the upcoming transition to a single PDL. The training sessions were intended for prescribers and dispensers. A recording is available on SCDHHS’ website for those who were unable to attend either training webinar. A frequently asked questions document, which is available in the pharmacy section of SCDHHS’ website, has also been updated.

The single PDL is based on SCDHHS’ current fee-for-service (FFS) PDL. The current FFS PDL is available in the pharmacy section of SCDHHS’ website.

As a reminder, South Carolina’s Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) are responsible for the authorizations, coverage and reimbursement related to the services described in MB #24-016 for Healthy Connections Medicaid members who are enrolled in an MCO.

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

Michael Silber2024-06-27T15:53:31-04:00June 27, 2024|South Carolina|

Tennessee

The TennCare pharmacy diaper program will launch on August 1, 2024. For children ages two years and younger, the program provides access to up to 100 diapers per month per child. Children with TennCare or CoverKids are eligible. Pharmacies can voluntarily participate as access points for the program; an informational webinar for pharmacies will be held on July 9 from 9:00-10:00 am CT.

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

Michael Silber2024-06-27T10:56:09-04:00June 27, 2024|Tennessee|

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