Missouri

HB 1693, legislation to create a statewide Prescription Monitoring Program, has cleared the House, but is expected to encounter the same Senate filibuster threat as in previous years.  NACDS continues to engage in-state partners on the issue.  

Also in Missouri...  Pharmacist Senator David Sater and the Missouri Pharmacy Association kicked off the introduction of SB 971, legislation pertaining to Pharmacy Benefit Management companies, with a press conference that garnered considerable media attention.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

2020-02-20T13:09:44-05:00February 20, 2020|Missouri|

Oklahoma

NACDS submitted comments to the Health Care Authority on proposed rules enhancing drug utilization review program requirements intended to promote safe and intended use of opioid medications. 

Also in Oklahoma... NACDS submitted comments to the Board of Pharmacy urging them to amend their regulations under review to expand the administrative duties of pharmacy technicians.

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

2020-02-20T13:06:48-05:00February 20, 2020|Oklahoma|

Texas

The Health and Human Services Commission’s Medicaid Standing Order covers mosquito repellents for the prevention of the Zika virus for four programs: Medicaid (both traditional and managed care), Children’s Health Insurance Program, Children with Special Health Care Needs Services Program and Healthy Texas Women Program. This order serves as a prescription and allows pharmacists to dispense mosquito repellent under the terms of the order.  Beginning February 18th, people enrolled in the Healthy Texas Women Program will now require a prescription to receive mosquito repellents.

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

2020-02-20T10:27:24-05:00February 20, 2020|Texas|

Washington

The Senate unanimously passed 2nd Substitute Senate Bill 5601 – Health Care Benefit Manager reform. Requiring registration with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner and transparency. The Bill now goes to the House.

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

2020-02-20T10:25:51-05:00February 20, 2020|Washington|

Wisconsin

The State Assembly passed AB 114 pertaining to Pharmacy Benefit Management companies, key priority legislation for the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

2020-02-20T10:22:48-05:00February 20, 2020|Wisconsin|

Wyoming

The Wyoming Retail Association testified in opposition to House Bill 143’s requirements to implement importation. Amendments to the bill turn it into a study. 

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

2020-02-20T10:20:58-05:00February 20, 2020|Wyoming|

Alaska

The Alaska Medicaid will hold a “scoping session” Friday, February 21, 2020 to discuss, among other pharmacy issues, the results of the recent cost of dispensing study and a timeline for including pharmacists as providers in the Medicaid portal. The meeting will be from 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Alaska Standard Time. A copy of the notice can be found here.

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

2020-02-13T16:36:07-05:00February 13, 2020|Alaska|

California

The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) announced that after a nationwide search, they hired former state legislator Susan Bonilla as their new President and Chief Executive Officer to run the largest statewide pharmacy association.  

Also in California... The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced that they will not resume retroactive adjustments beginning February 10, 2020. The recoupment of pharmacy retroactive claim adjustments is paused until further notice. 

Also in California... Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) named primary care doctor and former CEO for the Inland Empire Health Plan Bradley Gilbert as director of the state Department of Health Care Services, which administers California’s $104 billion Medi-Cal program. Gilbert will take over for Richard Figueroa, who will transition back to his primary role as deputy cabinet secretary.  

Also in California... The Department of Health Care Services is hosting its third Medi-Cal Rx Public Forum in Sacramento on February 18, 2020 from 2- 3 PM to engage stakeholders in discussions on the Governor’s Executive Order N-01-19 which requires DHCS to transition pharmacy services for Medi-Cal managed care to fee-for-service (FFS) by January 1, 2021. DHCS will provide status updates about Medi-Cal Rx implementation activities and timelines. Please note that DHCS will only take questions and comments from those participants attending in person. Participants may also choose to join the meeting via webinar. To register for Medi-Cal Rx Public Forum February 18, 2020. For questions and/or comments, please email RxCarveOut@dhcs.ca.gov.

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

2020-02-13T16:35:00-05:00February 13, 2020|California|

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