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.
Nebraska Pharmacist Association (NPA) Chief Executive Officer Joni Cover announced she would be leaving NPA to take a policy and legal position the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations. NACDS salutes Joni for her seventeen years leadership at NPA.
Also in Nebraska… The Nebraska Pharmacist Association (NPA) announced the appointment of Dr. Kendra Kapels, PharmD, RP, to the NPA Board of Directors. Dr. Kapels is a pharmacist at Walgreens in Columbus and currently chairs the NPA Chain Network.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
LB 1196, NPA’s legislation addressing Pharmacy Benefit Management companies, is scheduled for a hearing before the Banking, Commerce, and Industry Committee on Monday, February 24, at 1:30 pm.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
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.
The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a new standing order to facilitate access to naloxone. The previous standing order is now expired.
Also in Nebraska… The state is converting to a new Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) vendor. Please see the NeHII Notification as well as the new Implementation Guide. Please recall pharmacies are required to report all drugs to the PDMP.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.