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 16^th, 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.