June 30, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Congress, NACDS
Featured Articles, Pharmacy, Retail News
WASHINGTON — National Association of Chain Drug Stores board members from around the country met with House and Senate leaders this week to promote pharmacy’s role in affordable, accessible and quality health care for all Americans. Board members flew in to the district to discuss pharmacy priorities directly with lawmakers, including provider status legislation, health
June 15, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
2018 HHS budget, Access Agenda, Department of Health and Human Services, Enhanced MTM Model, H.R. 592, NACDS, National Association for Chain Drug Stores, Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, S. 109
Leading Headlines, Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association for Chain Drug Stores moved its Access Agenda platform forward with comments to Congress as committees consider the fiscal 2018 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NACDS said Thursday that it submitted statements highlighting pro-patient health care solutions as the Senate Finance Committee and the
June 5, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
2017 NACDS Total Store Expo, Jim Whitman, Meet the Market, Meet the Retailer, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Total Store Expo, Vision 2028
2017, Issue 06-05-2017, Issues, News
ARLINGTON, Va. — A suite of tools is available for attendees prepping for the 2017 NACDS Total Store Expo in San Diego, says Jim Whitman, senior vice president of member programs and services for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. This year’s event will be held August 19 through August 22 at the San
June 5, 2017 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
March of Dimes Gourmet Gala, NACDS, NACDS Foundation, National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation, Steve Anderson
2017, Issue 06-05-2017, Issues, News
WASHINGTON — The prevention efforts undertaken by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation were highlighted by chairman Steve Anderson at the March of Dimes Gourmet Gala last month. The NACDS Foundation served as title sponsor of the event — which celebrated its 35th anniversary. The foundation’s prevention focus aligns with the March of
June 2, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Charles Burnett, Costco, Costco pharmacy, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Store, Steve Anderson, Vic Curtis
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — Veteran Costco Wholesale Corp. pharmacy executive Charles Burnett has died, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores reported. NACDS said Friday that Burnett passed away in the early morning on June 1. Funeral arrangements are pending. Burnett was a pioneer in the retail pharmacy arena and held a unique honor with NACDS
May 31, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
2017 NACDS Total Store Expo, Albertsons, Dan Salemi, NACDS, NACDS Guide to Success, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Steve Anderson, video
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Videos
WASHINGTON — With summer just around the corner, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores is helping members be well-prepared for the 2017 NACDS Total Store Expo. NACDS on Wednesday spotlighted its menu of resources and tools to help Total Store Expo attendees identify and contact business partners, schedule and plan out meetings, boost visibility
May 15, 2017 by Jeffrey Woldt and Chain Drug Review
ACA, Affordable Care Act, AHCA, Alex Gourlay, American Health Care Act, Jeffrey Woldt, Martin Otto, NACDS, NACDS Annual Meeting, Steve Anderson, U.S. health care system
2017, Issue 05-15-2017, Issues, Opinion
After many fits and starts, Republicans in the House of Representatives have finally succeeded in passing a bill that would, if the Senate concurs, repeal the Affordable Care Act, the landmark legislation that provides the current framework for the U.S. health care system. Voting mostly along party lines — with 217 Republicans in favor and
May 11, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Steve Anderson, Tom Price, U.S. Health and Human Services
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
WASHINGTON — Steve Anderson, president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, took part in a roundtable today with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price. NACDS said Anderson was invited to the session, part of a series of events by HHS, to share information and policy ideas regarding
May 9, 2017 by Geoff Walden
2017 National Defense Authorization Act, Bob Brady, James Mattis, Mike Coffman, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Steve Anderson, Tricare, TRICARE Acquisition Cost Parity Pilot Program, Walter Jones
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is thanking the 65 members of the House of Representatives who sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis calling for implementation of the TRICARE Acquisition Cost Parity Pilot Program for Retail Pharmacy. The pilot program was included in the fiscal 2017 National
May 8, 2017 by Jeffrey Woldt and Chain Drug Review
ACA, Affordable Care Act, AHCA, Alex Gourlay, American Health Care Act, Future Value Targeting, Martin Otto, NACDS, NACDS Annual Meeting, Steve Anderson
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Opinion, Pharmacy
After many fits and starts, Republicans in the House of Representatives have finally succeeded in passing a bill that would, if the Senate concurs, repeal the Affordable Care Act, the landmark legislation that provides the current framework for the U.S. health care system. Voting mostly along party lines — with 217 Republicans in favor and
April 27, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
2017 NACDS Annual Meeting, Kathleen Jaeger, NACDS, NACDS Foundation, pharmacy patient care
Pharmacy, Retail News
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has awarded $230,000 in scholarships and grants through its 2017 NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program. Announced during the NACDS Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz., this week, six grants of $20,000 each were award to applicants for innovative education programs, including two in the name of industry
April 25, 2017 by Jeffrey Woldt and Chain Drug Review
Alex Gourlay, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, new NACDS chairman, Walgreens Boots Alliance
2017, Featured Articles, Issue 04-24-2017, Issues, Leading Headlines, News, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Alex Gourlay, co-chief operating officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA), brings a unique global perspective as the incoming chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. Most of Gourlay’s career was spent at the U.K.’s largest drug store chain, Boots, and its eventual parent company Alliance Boots PLC. In 2013
April 23, 2017 by Jeffrey Woldt and Chain Drug Review
chain drug industry, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Steve Anderson
2017, Featured Articles, Issue 04-24-2017, Issues, Leading Headlines, News, Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — One of the many strengths of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has been its advocacy role in public policy. In the wake of last November’s election and the resulting turmoil and uncertainty in Washington, that expertise takes on greater importance than ever. At the same time, with U.S. health care
April 22, 2017 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Medicaid prescriptions, Medicaid reimbursement, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, National Community Pharmacists Association, NCPA, Washington State Health Care Authority, Washington State Pharmacy Association
2017, Issue 04-24-2017, Issues, News
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has joined the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA) in suing Washington state over a rule they say would reimburse pharmacies for less than the cost of dispensing Medicaid prescriptions. The plaintiffs last month filed an emergency motion in Superior