Rx seeks a bigger role in Medicaid, Medicare

August 10, 2015 by John Schultz and Chain Drug Review Affordable Care Act, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Med­icaid at 50, Medicaid, Medicaid enrollment, Medicare, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores 2015, Issue 08-10-2015, Issues, News

WASHINGTON ­— Medicare and Medicaid recently passed the half-century mark, and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores envisions an enhanced role for pharmacists in both programs, particularly Medicaid. Congress, too, is looking for opportunities to strengthen and sustain Medicaid. Last month the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on health held a hearing titled “Med­icaid