September 16, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
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(*Note: Segment begins at 00:21 of clip. Video courtesy of C-Span.) Earlier this week, several congressman voice their support for the pharmacy profession on the floor of the House of Representatives, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) reported. Speaking during an hour-long Special Order on pharmacy issues, Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R., Ga.) — the only
June 24, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
American Pharmacists Association, APhA, H.R. 592, Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, Ron Kind, S. 314, Thomas Menighan, Todd Young
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WASHINGTON — The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) applauded remarks by two congressmen in support of pharmacist provider status legislation. APhA said Reps. Ron Kind (D., Wis.) and Todd Young (R., Ind.) issued statements this week to the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health calling for pharmacists to have a bigger role in health care.
June 8, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Enhanced Medication Therapy Management Model, H.R. 592, House Ways and Means Subcommittee On Health, Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, S. 314, S. 776, Steve Anderson
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ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores told leaders in the House of Representatives that greater recognition of pharmacists’ full capabilities as health care providers can bolster the Medicare program. NACDS submitted a statement to a House Ways and Means Subcommittee On Health for a Wednesday afternoon hearing titled “Member Proposals to
October 12, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
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WASHINGTON — Congressional support continues to mount for the pharmacy industry’s push for pharmacists to be designated as health care providers. The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) reported that a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives now support the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R. 592), or the so-called provider status bill. Overall,
June 11, 2015 by Chain Drug Review and Chain Drug Review
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WASHINGTON — This month, the Patient Access to Pharmacists’ Care Coalition (PAPCC) released newspaper ads and radio spots urging Congress to pass the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (S. 314/H.R. 592). The legislation, before both the House and the Senate, would provide Medicare beneficiaries access to pharmacist-provided patient care services as authorized by