In The States – Page 336 – Weekly news about states

Colorado

Legislative Day at the Capitol in Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

Also in Colorado... The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) provided an update on the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Benefit 1115 Waiver demonstration application pending at CMS. HCPF is also in the process of pursuing a State Plan Amendment to include residential and inpatient SUD treatment and withdrawal management services in Medicaid. HCPF convened the SUD Implementation Workgroup meeting in mid-January to discuss various issues including utilization management, care coordination, provider enrollment/billing, capacity development, provider training and support, etc., that need to be addressed prior to the introduction in July 2020 of Medicaid coverage for new SUD treatment benefits. For more information, go to the SUD website.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-02-13T16:30:38-05:00February 13, 2020|Colorado|

Iowa

The Iowa Pharmacy Association issued a call to action for HSB 583, legislation expanding pharmacist immunization authority and statewide protocols for strep and flu, asking members living in the districts of the House Human Resources Committee to contact their legislators in support of the bill. NACDS submitted this letter to Committee leadership.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-02-13T16:28:51-05:00February 13, 2020|Iowa|

Louisiana

The Department of Health’s Medicaid Pharmacy Program announced that effective March 2020, MCOs will add a lock-in component.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-02-13T16:27:05-05:00February 13, 2020|Louisiana|

Maine

NACDS supported the Retail Association of Maine legislative reception which focused on pending legislation including drug disposal and drug importation initiatives.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-02-13T16:25:10-05:00February 13, 2020|Maine|

Michigan

The Department of Health and Human Services announced it would scrap its proposal. NACDS strongly supported the proposal and is engaging with in-state partners about potential next steps.

Also in Michigan… the Board of Pharmacy Rules Committee Work Group will meet on March 6 to discuss Pharmacy General Rules, Pharmacy Technician rules, and Animal Euthanasia and Sedation Rules. More information can be found here.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-02-13T16:22:18-05:00February 13, 2020|Michigan|

Minnesota

The Department of Human Services announced that its State Plan Amendment was approved for the reimbursement methodology per the CMS Covered Outpatient Drugs Rule that became effective in Minnesota on July 1, 2019.

Also in Minnesota… the Minnesota Pharmacists Association is looking for co-chairs of its Professional and Organizational Affairs Committee. As described by MPhA, “This committee is working on a variety of professional and organizational issues to ensure that we are implementing legislation and providing guidance to the organization to continue to improve and follow the MPhA bylaws.” For more information, please contact sarahd@mpha.org.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-02-13T16:20:52-05:00February 13, 2020|Minnesota|

Missouri

The Board of Pharmacy will host a webinar on February 20, 2020 at 12 pm Central to provide a regulatory update. Click here for more information and to register.

Also in Missouri… the Missouri Pharmacy Association’s Legislative Day will be held on April 1 in Jefferson City.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-02-13T16:19:22-05:00February 13, 2020|Missouri|

Nebraska

The Health and Human Services Committee is scheduled to hear LB 1065, NACDS-introduced legislation to expand technician duties, on February 27, at 1:30 pm in Lincoln. NACDS is seeking pharmacists and technicians to testify in support of the bill, especially those living in the 33rd District of bill sponsor Senator Steve Halloran.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-02-13T16:15:20-05:00February 13, 2020|Nebraska|

New Mexico

With less than a week remaining in the 30-day legislative session, NACDS has sent an RxIMPACT Action Alert to members encouraging them to contact their state senator urging passage of HB 42, Rep. Deborah Armstrong’s payment parity bill that creates the opportunity for more community pharmacies to improve patient access to care. NACDS joined the National Community Pharmacists Association, American Pharmacists Association, National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations, and American Society of Health System Pharmacists in a letter of support to legislative leadership. The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy and students have been activity engaged at the Capitol. They created and excellent video in support of HB 42, the payment parity bill.

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

Michael Angeloni2020-02-13T16:13:46-05:00February 13, 2020|New Mexico|