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ACA Repeal and Replace Is Uncertain, But Plenty Happening in DC On Prescription Drug Cost Issues

Jul 21, 2017

While the prospect of repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act remains uncertain in Congress, there are other federal legislative activities that impact pharmacy that IPC has been actively engaged in, especially as it relates to drug price increases and the role of PBM’s.
The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act of 2017 a Priority for IPC’s Advocacy Team

Jul 17, 2017

The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act of 2017 introduced as S.109 and H.R. 592 continues to be a priority for IPC’s advocacy team. The legislation would allow pharmacists to bill for Medicare Part B services and would enhance access to healthcare in many areas of the country. IPC has met with numerous Congressional members to express support for this much needed change in reimbursement for pharmacy provided services.
At IPC request, Sen. Bennet (D-CO) Submits Provider Status Question as part of Senate Finance Committee Confirmation Hearing for HHS Nominee

Jan 31, 2017

Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.), President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) testified this week before the Senate Finance Committee. The Senate Finance Committee is set to vote on the HHS nominee this week.
CMS Finds PART D Plans Benefit From Higher Direct Indirect Remuneration (DIR)

Jan 20, 2017

This week CMS released a study that found “high cost DIR arrangements ease the financial burden borne by Part D plans essentially by shifting costs to the catastrophic phase of the benefit, where plan liability is limited.”
Drug Store News Reports: Walgreens Boots Alliance and Rite Aid agree to sell 865 Rite Aid stores to Fred’s Pharmacy

Dec 23, 2016

There was a big announcement this week in the pharmacy industry; 865 Rite Aid stores are to be sold to Fred’s Pharmacy. Walgreens Boots Alliance recently proposed acquisition of Rite Aid, which brought up concerns identified by the Federal Trade Commission. This agreement is in response to such concerns, and is subject to FTC approval. Click here to get the full story, as reported by Drug Store News.
IPC Sits Down with Ranking Member of Powerful Senate Finance Committee

Aug 26, 2016

The IPC Government Relations team had the opportunity to sit down for a private discussion with United States Senator Ron Wyden in Portland this past week. Wyden, the top Democrat on the Finance Committee is the Senior Senator from Oregon. Meeting participants included: IPC SVP of Government Relations, Mark Kinney, IPC State Director of Government Relations, Jim Driscoll, Oregon pharmacy owner, Shelley Bailey, and Oregon pharmacy owner, IPC member and NCPA board member, Michele Belcher.

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