In The States – Page 209 – Weekly news about states

Georgia

Fall Virtual Medicaid Fair, Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 8am EST. The opening session will highlight news from the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) including an overview of current initiatives and program and policy updates. The day will feature WebEx based break-out sessions focused on relevant topics for our provider community along with time for questions and answers. To register online and for details, visit here. Attendees must register to reserve a seat for each individual session selected.

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

Erica Joyner2021-10-08T09:56:58-04:00October 8, 2021|Georgia|

Illinois

Governor JB Pritzker (D) has signed two pieces of opioid legislation. HB1842, sponsored by Senator Mattie Hunter (D), which amends statute to modify prescription drug monitoring program requirements and HB3596, sponsored by Representative Dagmara Avelar (D), which amends statute to require Schedule II-V substances prescriptions to be sent electronically.

Also in Illinois, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has posted a new Provider Notice regarding Continuing Prior Approval Requests for Early Synagis Dosing.

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

Erica Joyner2021-10-08T09:55:08-04:00October 8, 2021|Illinois|

Iowa

The Department of Human Services issued INFORMATIONAL LETTER NO. 2271-MC-FFS-CVD with guidance for pharmacies billing for specimen collection and testing for COVID-19. The changes are effective October 1 and will be in effect for the duration of the public health emergency.

Also in Iowa, for the latest information and updates impacting Iowa’s enrolled vaccine providers, please visit the Iowa Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) COVID-19 Vaccine Providers web page, and click on the most recent version of the “ Vaccine Information Brief”. IDPH posted a NEW Vaccine Information Brief (10.1.21). If you have questions, contact the COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at 1-800-831-6293 ext. 1 or COVID19Vaccine@idph.iowa.gov.

Also in Iowa, a COVID 3^rd dose vs. booster vaccine recommendations infographic has been developed for providers’ use for educational purposes. If you have questions, contact the COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at 1-800-831-6293 ext. 1 or COVID19Vaccine@idph.iowa.gov.

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

Erica Joyner2021-10-08T09:54:14-04:00October 8, 2021|Iowa|

Maryland

The Office of Pharmacy Services has published an Advisory on the Concurrent use of Opioids and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for the Fee-for-Service (FFS) Program. Anyone interested in directly receiving upcoming Advisories may forward his/her name, company affiliation and email address directly to Deborah.washington@maryland.gov

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

Erica Joyner2021-10-08T09:52:29-04:00October 8, 2021|Maryland|

Mississippi

As a reminder, the Division of Medicaid (DOM) will require providers to include accurate CPT® Category II codes on physician, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner claims, effective October 1, 2021. To learn more read see the linked memo.

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

Erica Joyner2021-10-08T09:51:14-04:00October 8, 2021|Mississippi|

Nebraska

The 471-000-540 Nebraska Medicaid Practitioner Fee Schedule for Injectables was updated effective October 1.

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

Erica Joyner2021-10-08T09:49:59-04:00October 8, 2021|Nebraska|

North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper (D) has issued Executive Order 236, which was introduced to amend Executive Orders 130, 139, and 193 and extend Executive Order 152 as well as waive regulations to expedite the administration of COVID-19 vaccines. The new order removes licensing requirements for medical personnel for assisting with vaccine administration and directs the State Health Director to continue all programs that have been previously implemented for the purpose of disease prevention, protection, reporting, and detection. This order extends the order to require the State Health Director to issue statewide standing orders needed to facilitate COVID-19 vaccination and testing, as well as administer monoclonal antibody treatment.

This order is effective immediately and will expire on January 5, 2022.

Also in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper (D) signed SB257, legislation that will impose tighter regulations on pharmacy benefit managers to address spread pricing and requires licensure under the Department of Insurance.

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

Erica Joyner2021-10-08T09:48:45-04:00October 8, 2021|North Carolina|

Oregon

The Board of Pharmacy will hold a meeting on October 13-15. The agenda has been posted including information for public participation by phone.

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

Erica Joyner2021-10-08T09:47:39-04:00October 8, 2021|Oregon|

South Carolina

The S.C. Department of Commerce, Clemson University, and the S.C. Department of Agriculture has invited members of the business community to join an educational webinar on October 12^th from 2:00-3:00 pm EST detailing the potential impacts of African Swine Fever (ASF) on the food supply chain and food security in South Carolina between the pork industry, animal health officials and private industry partners integral to the food supply chain.

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

Erica Joyner2021-10-08T09:46:08-04:00October 8, 2021|South Carolina|