Gov. Tina Kotek (D) signed HB 2725 (Chapter 509), legislation prohibiting PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers) from retroactively denying or reducing payment on a claim after adjudication unless the pharmacy and PBM agree that payment was incorrect due to clerical error. It also prohibits PBMs from imposing fees on pharmacies after point of sale. It also requires a PBM, if denying or reducing reimbursement on a claim, to provide notice to pharmacy of specific claim that is denied or reduced and detailed explanation for denial or reduction.
Also in Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority has posted new protocols for the following vaccines: RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), Influenza (IIV 2023-24 – Interim), and Influenza (LAIV 2023-24 – Interim). An interim protocol will be replaced with a final protocol once the ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice) recommendations are published in the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report). Also, the following protocols have been updated: HPV (HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS) vaccines (9vHPV) and Meningococcal A, C, W, T and B.
Also in Oregon, the Board of Pharmacy posted opportunities for interested persons to serve on the Board. The Board has the following member opportunities available:
- Two Pharmacy Technician member positions available for reappointment or appointment – Apply here by November 5, 2023
- One public member position available for reappointment or appointment – Apply here by November 5, 2023
Board members are appointed by Governor Tina Kotek and each Board member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. If you are interested in applying to serve on the Board, please visit the Board Member Opportunities webpage, review ORS 689.115, and apply through the governor’s Boards and Commissions website.
Finally in Oregon, the Board of Pharmacy announced the next meeting of the Public Health & Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee and posted the meeting agenda. Of interest is “Concept #1 – Immunizations” under “Committee Protocol Development”. A link to the meeting agenda is provided below.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.