Illinois

On April 9, the Illinois Senate adopted Senate Resolution 792, which calls upon the Auditor General to conduct a performance audit of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) administration of pharmacy benefit managers. 

Also in Illinois, Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) issued the following Provider Notice. HFS and state’s Department of Public Health asked that we issue a reminder that even though the HRSA uninsured program has ended there is still a process through HFS. 

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

2022-04-22T09:20:05-04:00April 22, 2022|Illinois|

Louisiana

HB 424, by Rep. Chris Taylor (R) related to immunization administration authority, was amended and reported out of the House Health and Welfare Committee last week. The bill is scheduled on the House Calendar on Monday, April 25. The bill would allow pharmacists to continue their authority granted under the federal Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) authority to immunize patients seven years of age and older without a prescription. NACDS is urging members to take action immediately utilizing the NACDS RxIMPACT Alert.

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

2022-04-22T09:19:36-04:00April 22, 2022|Louisiana|

Nebraska

The Department of Health and Human Services posted the agenda for the next Medicaid DUR Board Meeting scheduled to be held on May 10. 

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services issued Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 112209 O3 facilitating the selection of a qualified bidder to provide a full-risk, capitated Medicaid Managed Care program for physical health, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services for at least the next five years. Nearly all Medicaid beneficiaries currently receive health care services through Heritage Health, the state’s integrated managed care program.  

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

2022-04-22T09:18:56-04:00April 22, 2022|Nebraska|

New York

The Office of Health Insurance Programs of the New York State Department of Health has approved the release of the March 2022 Medicaid Update.  

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For more information, please contact NACDS’ Ben Pearlman at 617-515-2603.

2022-04-22T09:17:58-04:00April 22, 2022|New York|

Ohio

The Department of Medicaid (ODM) held its second stakeholder webinar regarding the implementation of the Single Pharmacy Benefits Manager (SPBM) under the Next Generation of Managed Care program on April 15. The subject matter was the new Specialty Drug Program. Copies of the PowerPoint slides and other information regarding the program can be found on ODM’s SPBM webpage. The slides state the next webinar will be held in early May and will cover SPBM pricing.

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

2022-04-22T09:16:54-04:00April 22, 2022|Ohio|

Pennsylvania

Long-awaited Board of Pharmacy regulations allowing pharmacy interns to immunize have been released in final form by the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC), where they are scheduled for a vote on May 19. After IRRC passage, the regulations will go to the Attorney General and be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The regulations will be final 30 days after the official publication date. The rulemaking is pursuant to the Pharmacy Act amendments made by Act 8 of 2015, the same law that allowed pharmacists to administer influenza vaccines to children aged 9 years and older.  

Also in Pennsylvania, the PACE program issued a bulletin regarding Program audit procedures. It includes clarification regarding who is responsible for providing information related to the requested documents. 

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

2022-04-22T09:16:10-04:00April 22, 2022|Pennsylvania|

South Carolina

The Board of Pharmacy is having supply chain issues with the paper it uses for licenses. The paper currently being used does not provide the perforated wallet card. However, it does allow for the wallet card to be cut out and used for business purposes. The Pharmacy Board inspectors are aware of the change with the licensing paper. This will not affect pharmacists’ ability to practice.

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

2022-04-22T09:15:12-04:00April 22, 2022|South Carolina|

Tennessee

Gov. William Lee (R) signed SB 2446/HB 2131 into law on April 8, effective immediately, the legislation modernizes the definition of pharmacy technicians and now clearly allows a pharmacist to delegate tasks to a technician based on their education, training, and support, allowing all members of the pharmacy team to practice at the top of their education and training.

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

2022-04-22T09:09:31-04:00April 22, 2022|Tennessee|

Virginia

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) amended companion bills HB 1323 and SB 672 to add language in that was removed during the legislative process allowing pharmacists to test and treat for flu, strep and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Our original language that codifies pharmacies’ immunization and testing authority allowances under the PREP Act remains intact. The bill also allows pharmacists to initiate tobacco cessation therapy, including prescription drugs. These bills will now have to go before the Legislature on April 27 to approve or reject the governor’s recommendation on the amended language. NACDS applauds the Virginia Association of Chain Drug Stores (VACDS) and the Virginia Retail Federation (VRF) for all the groundwork on this bill and to members for your outreach to the Governor’s office.

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

2022-04-22T09:08:55-04:00April 22, 2022|Virginia|

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