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Alabama

The Medicaid Agency created a new form titled “Notification of Request for Medical Records from Provider.” This form should be used by all Medicaid providers to notify Medicaid that recipients have requested copies of their medical records. For more information, click here.  

Also in Alabama, the Alabama Pharmacy Association is excited to announce the introduction of its podcast, “Off Script” hosted by Dr. Garrett Aikens. Through “Off Script”, they hope to provide important and timely updates about the ever-changing world of pharmacy. Go follow us on Spotify then listen to the intro and expect the first episode later this week as Louise and Danielle recap this week’s Board of Pharmacy meeting. 

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

2024-02-23T10:37:32-05:00February 23, 2024|Alabama|

Alaska

The broad PBM reform bill pharmacies are supporting, AK SSSB 121 was amended and referred to both the Senate Labor and Commerce and the Finance Committees for action.

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

2024-02-23T10:37:02-05:00February 23, 2024|Alaska|

Arizona

On February 21, the Senate Committee of the Whole (COW) adopted an amendment to SB 1085 (Senate Engrossed). The bill failed the third reading in the Senate on February 22.  Senate President Warren Petersen (R) offered a Motion to Reconsider.

Also in Arizona, SB 1021 (Senate Engrossed), repealing the Sunrise process for expansion of scope of practice for a “health professional group”, was adopted by the Senate with a vote of 24-4-2. 

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

2024-02-23T10:36:37-05:00February 23, 2024|Arizona|

Florida

The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency), along with its fiscal agent Gainwell Technologies, has updated the NPI (National Provider Identifier) Mapping Logic that is used by the Florida Medicaid Management Information System (FL MMIS). Detailed information on the upcoming NPI Mapping Logic can be viewed on the NPI Initiative FAQ. The FAQ and additional information about the NPI Initiative can be obtained by visiting the Florida Medicaid Public Web Portal at mymedicaid-florida.com and navigating to Agency Initiatives, and selecting NPI Initiative. 

The NPI to Medicaid ID Search Engine was removed from the public Web Portal and is only available to those logged into their secure Web Portal. The enhanced tool is available by clicking the NPI to Medicaid ID Search Engine link under the Quick Links box within the secure Web Portal. 

The NPI to Medicaid ID Search Engine is accessible on the public Web Portal only for those applying and entering an NPI for full, limited or ROPA (Referring, Ordering, Prescribing and Attending) enrollment through the Online Enrollment Wizard. 

For more information, visit the Florida Medicaid Public Web Portal at mymedicaid-florida.com and navigate to Agency Initiatives, and select NPI Initiative. 

For information on how to perform a password reset for a secure Web Portal user account that is locked, refer to the Secure Web Portal Account Maintenance Quick Reference Guide (QRG) 

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

2024-02-23T10:35:28-05:00February 23, 2024|Florida|

Hawaii

HB 2553, legislation expanding pharmacists immunization authority for minors, passed its first two committees. 

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

2024-02-23T10:34:49-05:00February 23, 2024|Hawaii|

Idaho

HB 596, related to PBM reform, was introduced and referred to the House Health and Welfare Committee. This legislation would add new definitions; outline requirements that make contracts with pharmacies transparent and fair; require PBMs to provide transparent pricing on drugs and require PBMs to report to the Department of Insurance in a transparent way.  

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

2024-02-23T10:34:21-05:00February 23, 2024|Idaho|

Indiana

As the session nears the end, there are several key dates to keep in mind. All Senate bills must pass the House committees by February 27, and all House bills must pass the Senate committees by February 29. 

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

2024-02-23T10:33:49-05:00February 23, 2024|Indiana|

Iowa

The Board of Pharmacy published ARC 7632C as a Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 10, “Controlled Substances”. The proposed amendments would temporarily add nine substances to Schedule I and one substance to Schedule IV of the Iowa Controlled Substances Act in response to similar scheduling action taken by the DEA. Comments may be submitted until 4:30 pm on March 12.

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

2024-02-23T10:33:18-05:00February 23, 2024|Iowa|

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