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March 9, 2011
NCPA's Jaeger responds to federal report identifying Medicare Part D overpayments

A report by the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General found that beneficiary premiums in the Medicare Part D prescription drug program are higher than than they should be, due to overpayments to plan sponsors, including pharmacy benefit managers.

November 4, 2010
U.S. healthcare system should look to VA as baby boomers turn to Medicare

That Medicare doesn’t universally cover the use of retail clinics — and even create a...

October 24, 2010
Congress targets Rx abuse with pharm’s backing

With strong support from pharmacy leaders, Congress is moving to shut down prescription medication abuse...

October 14, 2010
Seniors likely won't sway from benefit plan

A plan by health insurer Humana and Walmart to offer a cheap prescription drug plan...

October 10, 2010
Drug chains ask for delay in DME competitive bid rule

The chain pharmacy lobby is urging Congress to delay a plan by federal health officials...

September 14, 2010
NACDS cautions Congress on expanding Medicare's DME bidding program

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores on Wednesday issued a statement to the House...

August 25, 2010
Medicare coverage of evidence-based tobacco-cessation counseling expanded

The Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday expanded Medicare coverage of evidence-based tobacco-cessation...

July 18, 2010
Resolving a simmering dispute, ousted Medicare plan agrees to pay

The independent pharmacy lobby is hailing an agreement by Fox Insurance to begin paying overdue...

July 13, 2010
NACDS, NCPA urge doctors to enroll, update enrollment in Medicare PECOS

Two groups representing the nation's pharmacies are urging doctors to enroll or update their records...

July 7, 2010
NCPA urges delay of PECOS changes that could deter community pharmacy industry

Fearing that the implementation of an electronic provider enrollment program for Medicare Part B in...

June 29, 2010
NACDS responds to CMS moving up PECOS enrollment date

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is objecting to a move by the Centers...

June 16, 2010
Indie pharmacy applauds move in Congress to end aggressive Part B recoupment efforts

The independent pharmacy lobby is hailing a new effort by congressional Democrats to shield owner-operated...

June 6, 2010
NCPA applauds Reps. Berry, Jones for urging prompt pay law enforcement by Part D plans

An effort by two representatives to urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to...

March 9, 2010
NACDS, NCPA praise passage of Senate's 'jobs' bill

Two organizations representing the drug retailing industry and the nation's independent pharmacies applauded the passage...

March 2, 2010
NCPA reaches out to CMS regarding violations of 'prompt pay' provisions

The National Community Pharmacists Association is urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to...

February 16, 2010
NCPA: Seniors can lose access to medical supplies if bill passes

A substantial number of elderly people could lose access to medical supplies if a pared-down...

December 22, 2009
NCPA urges Medicare to extend DMEPOS accreditation deadline

What do diabetes supplies for retail pharmacy Medicare patients, the Pittsburgh Steelers' chance of defending...

October 15, 2009
President gives pharmacies a delay as Medicare DME requirements loom

It’s like “Whack-a-Mole,” that game-arcade exercise in quick reflexes and frustration....

May 28, 2009
NCPA survey: Accreditation requirements hinders pharmacists from offering DME equipment

Almost one-third of those community pharmacists who already offered DMEPOS services responded that they would...

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