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Idaho

On December 30, 2025, the state was awarded $185,974,368 in annual grants to be distributed over five years to implement the plan outlined in its grant application, which focuses on five initiatives: “improve rural access to care through technology; ensure accessible quality care through innovative models; sustain rural workforce with training, recruitment, and retention; implement population-specific, evidence-based projects to make rural America healthy again; and invest in rural health infrastructure and partnerships.” The state will use the funds to provide subgrants to support the goals and projects outlined in its application. For more information about the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) application, visit the Department of Health and Welfare’s RHTP website.

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

2026-01-15T07:34:34-05:00January 15, 2026|Idaho|

Massachusetts

As a reminder, pharmacy practice resources, regulations and other resources are available on the website. See below for new and updated information. 

Policy 2023-09: Action Level Environmental Monitoring Results – identification to the species level is required for any growth found in ISO-5 areas and ISO-7 buffer rooms, and any action level growth in any other ISO classified areas. 

Advisory: Environmental Monitoring – the edits align with the changes to Policy 2023-09: Action Level Environmental Monitoring Results. 

Also in Massachusetts, the Department of Public Health (DPH) issued Guidance on Recommended Reference Materials for Pediatric Immunization Schedules. Please review this information, share it with colleagues and take any action steps that may be appropriate to integrate the recommendations into your practice. DPH also shared Childhood Immunization Discussion Guides that are available from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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

2026-01-15T07:33:49-05:00January 15, 2026|Massachusetts|

Minnesota

The Rural Health Transformation webpage includes all current information available on the various programs the state is seeking to implement. The full program project narrative includes details on each program, eligible participants and the stakeholders and/or entities who will help develop each initiative. Members can: 

  • Sign up for MDH's RHTF listserv here.  
  • Track RFPs the state may issue related to the programs that are posted. In addition, major contracts (estimated value over $50,000) are advertised each Monday in the State Register . 

Also in Minnesota, the Department of Health (MDH) issued an announcement RE: MDH Endorses AAP [American Academy of Pediatrics] Schedule, RSV-mAb on Regular Order Form, Educate Staff on Program.  

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

2026-01-15T07:33:04-05:00January 15, 2026|Minnesota|

Nebraska

The Department of Health and Human Services published the following new fee schedules effective January 2026: 

  • Durable Medical Equipment, Medical Supplies, Orthotics and Prosthetics 
  • Immunizations 

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services published the following Medicaid Program Provider Bulletins:  

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

2026-01-15T07:32:13-05:00January 15, 2026|Nebraska|

New Hampshire

CMS awarded the state $204,016,550 for 2026 as part of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, the largest award among New England states. New Hampshire’s application requested $200 million annually throughout the duration of the five-year program to strengthen rural health care access, quality and long-term sustainability. Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R) established the Governor’s Office of New Opportunities & Rural Transformational Health (GO-NORTH) to oversee implementation of the program. Implementation planning is underway, with initial investments expected to support rural providers and communities beginning in 2026. In anticipation of the CMS award, the Governor and Council and the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee earlier this month approved an acceptance and expend for the anticipated grant award for the current biennium. 

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

2026-01-15T07:31:14-05:00January 15, 2026|New Hampshire|

New Jersey

On January 9, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed SB 2019, priority legislation that authorizes pharmacists to dispense HIV medications under the standard of care model. It also requires insurers to reimburse pharmacies for the service. The governor’s news release highlighted that the bill “will streamline access to critical health care services and prescription medications while enhancing New Jersey’s health care workforce.”

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

2026-01-15T07:30:49-05:00January 15, 2026|New Jersey|

New York

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) recently announced new insurance coverage requirements that took effect on January 1, 2026, including a $100 annual cap on out-of-pocket costs for EpiPens. The law applies to state-regulated commercial insurance policies and contracts that are issued, renewed, modified, altered or amended on or after January 1. Because not all policies renew or change on that date, implementation will occur on a rolling basis throughout the year, with full compliance expected by year-end. The cap does not apply to Medicare, Medicaid or ERISA self-insured plans and applies only after deductibles are met for high-deductible plans. 

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

2026-01-15T07:30:20-05:00January 15, 2026|New York|

Ohio

The state released its first pharmacy-related Rural Health Transformation Program (RTHP) Request for Proposals (RFP), seeking a project manager for the Rural Health Workforce Recruitment, Retention and Upskilling Pipeline Program. The program envisions pharmacies playing a key role in both the workforce initiative, and in the “upskilling” portion of the program. The RFP specifically calls for the development of training programs for pharmacists to deliver point-of-care “test and treat” services in rural areas. 

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

2026-01-15T07:29:40-05:00January 15, 2026|Ohio|
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