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Jan 22, 2020
A Joint Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care and Insurance convened in Atlanta on January 7th to hear testimony from pharmacists, patients and physicians across the state of Georgia on how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) present challenging barriers for patients to gain access to needed medications.
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Dec 20, 2019
Ohio officials have expressed they are not hearing from pharmacists – have a voice! View our Ohio Medicaid Reimbursement document to access talking points and resources for contacting your Ohio legislators to inform them about the importance of fair Medicaid reimbursement.
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Dec 13, 2019
On December 6th, the Senate Finance Committee released an updated bipartisan version of S. 2543, the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDPRA), and included language to require pharmacy price concessions be included in negotiated price at the point of sale for Medicare Part D beginning in 2022. This language would also prohibit retroactive DIR fees and would allow positive post point-of-sale incentive payments for pharmacies in addition to establishing pharmacy quality metrics in 2022.
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Oct 29, 2019
In honor of American Pharmacists Month, Chain Drug Review featured Steve Hoffart of Magnolia Pharmacy, a Good Neighbor Pharmacy, in its “Excellence in Pharmacy Practice” section: Independent makes a major difference in rural location.
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Oct 24, 2019
Drug Store News recognized Good Neighbor Pharmacy and Elevate Provider Network’s very own superstars, Chris and Mindy Munden of Hemmingsen Drug Store, who go above and beyond to remain independent and deliver unmatched care and service for their patients. Serving on both the Good Neighbor Pharmacy and Elevate Provider Network Advisory Boards, Chris also works to help ensure the success of Elevate members and independent community pharmacy. Hemmingsen Drug Store was a finalist in the Good Neighbor Pharmacy of the Year award for 2019, proving that the kind of care the Mundens provide is highly valued in their community and has earned them a loyal patient base.
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