The Department of Health and Human Services issued a Medicaid provider bulletin reminding pharmacies that the quantity prescribed field must be completed on claims submitted on and after September 21.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Department of Health and Human Services has posted a proposed rule to amend regulations under 172 NAC 131 and 134 to update requirements for wholesale drug distributors, including incorporating federal standards for license applications and engaging in wholesale drug distribution. The rule would also update requirements for delegated dispensing permits, including revising staffing requirements. A hearing is scheduled for October 8, 2020, in Lincoln.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
With the passage of Initiative 427, the Medicaid expansion program called Heritage Health Adult will become effective October 1, 2020. More information about Medicaid expansion can be found here
Also in Nebraska, the Nebraska Pharmacists Association (NPA) is looking for member pharmacists to participate in a Pharmacy Benefit Manager workgroup to continue progress on last year’s legislative effort. Please contact NPA Chief Executive Office Marica Mueting for more information.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Nebraska Pharmacists Association (NPA) is looking for member pharmacists to run for its elected Board of Directors. The deadline to submit candidacy is July 17. For more information, contact NPA Chief Executive Office Marcia Mueting.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Nebraska Unicameral is now scheduled to reconvene on July 20, 2020. Please see the Unicameral Update for more information.
Also in Nebraska... The Nebraska Pharmacists Association is offering a nicotine cessation counseling toolkit, noting opportunities for pharmacist payment from both Medicare and Medicaid.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Nebraska Board of Pharmacy is seeking a pharmacist to replace a member whose term expires November 30, 2020. Information about Board service can be found here.
Also in Nebraska... Nebraska Medicaid issued a provider bulletin regarding the suspension of copays for all services and medicines effective May 1st.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Nebraska Pharmacists Association (NPA) announced that Marcia Mueting, RP, will succeed Joni Cover as Chief Executive Officer. NACDS salutes Joni Cover for her seventeen years of service at NPA and congratulates Marcia Mueting on her appointment. The complete transition is expected by around June 1, 2020.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Nebraska Pharmacists Association (NPA) has developed protocols for point of care testing of strep and flu via collaborative practice with a physician. NPA indicates that once an agreement is in place, the Board of Pharmacy and Board of Medicine must be notified.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Nebraska Medicaid program announced it will allow temporary one-time early refills. For more information, please see the recent bulletin. As of March 16th, the Unicameral is adjourned until reconevened by the Speaker.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.