The Department of Health (MDH) has given notice of intent to adopt guidance on the implementation of the Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act of 2020. MDH will accept written, electronic comments until 4:30 PM CT on June 24. Questions may be sent to health.Rx@state.mn.us. For additional information or to sign up for email updates go to MDH’s Prescription Drug Transparency Webpage.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
The Department of Health expects to issue guidance on how to comply with the Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act by early summer 2021, which will include technical definitions and reporting requirements for the act. MDH will share information related to the act’s implementation and opportunities for public feedback on this page, through GovDelivery bulletins, and via State Register announcements. Stakeholders interested in receiving announcements on implementation of the act may subscribe to Prescription Drug Price Transparency updates.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
COVID-19 vaccination reimbursement under Medicaid will be at the Medicare rate effective April 1, 2021. HF 1428/SF 1156 successfully passed both chambers and was signed by Gov. Jim Walz (D) on March 31.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
Gov. Tim Walz (D) issued an Executive Order allowing out-of-state pharmacists to provide COVID-19 vaccinations during the peacetime emergency. Please visit the above link for more details on the Executive Order.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Department of Human Services updated its billing information for pharmacies enrolled in programs for COVID-19 testing and vaccination. Please visit the above link for more information.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Department of Health Services is conducting a webinar series for anyone in health care, with remaining dates of December 8 and 15 at 12:30 pm Central. The WebEx password is COVIDvax!20.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Board of Pharmacy updated its Frequently Asked Questions document on its website and includes information about COVID testing and vaccinations by technicians, and links to a Department of Health vaccination pre-registration survey. Please visit the above links for more information.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy updated its COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions document to include information in response to the third amendment of the PREP Act declaration.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
For those who could not participate in the Minnesota Retailers Association’s webinar about the Insulin Safety Net Program, a recording is available. While the program is in effect and operational, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) have filed a federal lawsuit.
Also in Minnesota. Kendra Metz, PharmD, RPh, was recently appointed to the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy for a four-year term. A Pharmacist-In-Charge for NACDS member company Thrifty White in Moose Lake, more information about Dr. Metz can be found in her Board biography. Gov. Walz (D) also reappointed Mary Phipps, PharmD, RPh, of St Cloud, to a four-year term. Dr. Phipps is the system director of pharmacy for CentraCare Health.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.