NACDS has been asked to extend an invitation to our members from Governor Ralph Northam (D) and the Department of Health to exclusive online conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci and other distinguished panelists on August 3 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm EDT. The online event is meant to help empower healthcare providers to encourage their patients to get vaccinated against COVID-19. All healthcare providers are invited.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
The Board of Pharmacy launched a pharmacy workload survey that opened on July 7 and will close on August 17. The aggregate data will be used by the Board and a WV Pharmacy Workload Task Force to develop a list of recommended regulatory actions for the Board and the WV Legislature to consider. Individuals interested in participating on the WV Pharmacy Workload Task Force may complete an application by August 17 at 5:00 p.m.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Alabama Board of Pharmacy proposed to adopt regulations under AAC 680-X-2 to establish immunization training requirements for pharmacists, interns, externs, and technicians. Comments are due Aug. 6, 2021.
Also in Alabama, the Alabama Board of Pharmacy proposed to amend regulations under AAC 680-X-2 to correct a statutory citation in the electronic prescription requirements. Comments are due Aug. 6, 2021.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
The Board of Pharmacy published its July 2021 Newsletter. Highlights include:
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Board of Pharmacy has posted its agenda and meeting materials for the July 28-29 Full Board Meeting.
Also in California, as a reminder, the COVID-19 related waivers to expand remote order entry and remote supervision expired in June 2021. The board is considering only site-specific waivers.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Division of Professions and Occupations held a Stakeholder meeting to receive feedback on the implementation of Colorado House Bill 21-1276, legislation concerning the prevention of substance use disorders proposed draft rules. 2021-7-23_Joint HB21-1276_Stakeholder_Meeting_Notice_Final.pdf – Google Drive
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
Medicaid has posted the slides from the June 2021 Medicaid Quarterly Pharmacy Forum. The slides include information on several items of importance to pharmacy including participation in the District Addiction Consultation Service Program (DACS) and changes to the billing procedure for pharmacy-based HIV treatment. Also, the slides include a reminder that pharmacists are required to query the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program under certain circumstances, under a 2020 law that was effective on March 16, 2021.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
The Florida Division of Disease Control intends to amend regulations under FAC 64D-3 to establish reporting requirements for all practitioners and enrolled coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine providers administering such vaccines.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
With a rise in the Delta variant, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) recommended this week that masks be worn in certain settings by unvaccinated customers and employees, including those working in retail and restaurants. The Governor and Department of Public Health Commissioner Stack encouraged unvaccinated Kentuckians and those in jobs that require consistent contact with the public to take additional precautions, including:
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-525-8962
Louisiana: Lawmakers returned to Baton Rouge this week for a four-day special session to try to override bills vetoed by Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) to address transgender sports and the ability to carry a concealed gun without a permit. Both bills failed to receive the two-thirds votes to override the governor’s vetoes.
Also in Louisiana, the Department of Health (LDH) has engaged Myers and Stauffer (MS) to conduct a cost of dispensing survey that will be used to evaluate the Medicaid pharmacy reimbursement methodology. The survey will to be mailed in August. LDH and MS will host a pharmacy stakeholder WebEx meeting on Monday, August 2, 2021, at 3 pm CDT, to discuss the scope of the survey and address questions on the overall process.
Webex Instructions:
Presentation Slides (Use the following link in your web browser)
https://mslc.webex.com/mslc/j.php?MTID=m83c00c0a8d023dcf9aebde63f4b5899d
Presentation Password: BMyH4QEtp27
If you join through a web browser, there will be an option for Webex to call you for the audio portion of the call or to use computer audio. Please select this option if you will be attending both online and over the phone.
If you will be attending by phone only, you can access the conference call line via the information below:
Telephone: 844.740.1564 Attendee code: 161 069 0135
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.