The legislature adjourned on May 13. Prior to adjournment, HB 3010, legislation that provides funding for the distribution of naloxone passed both houses and was sent to Gov. Mike Parsons (R). Also sent to the Governor for his signature was HB 2162, that will allow pharmacists to sell and dispense opioid antagonists under a physician protocol or statewide standing order.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
Pursuant to MAR 24-174-78, the Board of Pharmacy’s final rule amendments were published in the Administrative Rules of Montana, effective March 26, related to elimination of the ratio of pharmacy technicians and interns to pharmacists and inclusion of other healthcare licensees for vaccine administration and corresponding changes to the technician utilization plan.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
On May 12, the Department of Human Services posted a reminder about the Timely Filing Policy for claim dates of service on or after January 1, 2022. See the ND Medicaid Provider Updates webpage for historical updates.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Board of Pharmacy published a bulletin announcing Board meeting dates for the remainder of 2022.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
The Oregon Health Authority issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for minor edits to the Oregon Health Plan Managed Care Rules. These edits are needed to align with Federal requirements, clarify language, remove outdated references, and correct typos. It also adds a definition for “Plan Type.” Comments are due at 5:00 p.m. on May 21.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The PACE Program has issued two Provider Bulletins: PPB-22-007 details a change in the Submission Clarification Code to be used on the first fill (shortened fill) in Medication Synchronization. PPB-22-009 details changes in Copay Collection on Incremental Fills. Both changes will be effective Monday, June 13, 2022.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
The South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners recently met and approved the updated Joint Pharmacist Immunization Protocol. The protocol now includes the updated ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) recommendations for Pneumococcal vaccines. You can view a copy here.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
The Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board recently approved a list of recommended drugs for the Medicaid preferred drug list which will be discussed and finalized at the DUR meeting on July 22, 2022.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The Board of Pharmacy announced a June 28 meeting; agenda is pending.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.