The Department of Human Services has released the much-anticipated Medical Assistance Bulletin for the new pharmacy payment for clinical services program which will launch on March 1.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
Beginning this week, having started on February 12, the South Carolina Pharmacy Association’s Professional Affairs Task Force asks that pharmacists track how many hours worked per week for the next four weeks. A survey will be sent out at the end of those four weeks to determine how many hours they were scheduled to work, how many hours were actually worked, the time paid for and how their well-being is based on those results. Please expect the survey during the second week of March. For all questions, please email info@scrx.org.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
Pharmacy technicians who have taken the American Pharmacists Association immunization certificate training program may notice that certificates are set to expire three years after course completion. The Board of Pharmacy has yet to approve rules allowing pharmacy technicians to vaccinate. Under current authority through the PREP Act, technicians must complete two hours of immunization-related continuing education in the licensing period but do not need to retake an immunization training course.
Also in Tennessee, the Department of Health (TDH) issued a news release reminding Tennesseans to “protect themselves and their loved ones against the worst symptoms of viral respiratory illnesses, from the common cold to influenza.” TDH urges the public to consult trusted health providers to find the best vaccination options.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
The Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Advisory Committee Zoom meeting is scheduled for March 28. Additional information will be posted on the website as it becomes available.
Also in Texas, the Health and Humans Services Commission (HHSC) provided information on two diabetes programs:
Finally in Texas, the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and administratively linked to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), will hold its next meeting on February 29 and posted its agenda.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The Board of Pharmacy posted the February 2024 newsletter with the following items:
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
Karen Shelton, MD, Virginia State Health Commissioner, distributed a clinician letter this week updating practitioners on several issues including:
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
Several bills of interest to pharmacies passed their house of origin before the February 13 crossover deadline, and now must pass the policy committee by February 21.
Also in Washington, members interested in registering support for these bills should use this link.
Finally in Washington, the second Washington State Pharmacy Association’s Pharmacy Legislative Day at the Capitol, sponsored by NACDS, is on February 19.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
Members should make plans to attend this workgroup meeting either in person at the Board of Pharmacy office or virtually. The meeting will delve into Alabama Administrative Code 680-X-2-.14, which defines the roles and duties of pharmacy technicians within the healthcare system. Plan to participate in the discussion and share ideas, as this will have big implications for the profession in the state.
February 19, 2024, 6:30 pm
Alabama Board of Pharmacy
111 Village Street
Hoover, AL 35242
or virtually: https://albop.com/board-meetings/
Also in Alabama, the Alabama Pharmacy Association is currently accepting nominations for the chain designated seat on the Board of Pharmacy. Please submit nominations to Louise Jones by email at LJones@aparx.org or by fax to 334-271-5423. All nominations must include the name, place of employment and contact information for both the nominee and nominator. All nominations must be received no later than March 31.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
The Board of Pharmacy is meeting online on February 15. Anyone wanting to attend the Zoom meeting must register. Here are the agenda and public meeting packet.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
