5 states broaden reimbursement for pharmacists

In 2011, the opioid crisis reached astounding levels with over 21,000 deaths adding to the urgency of providing aid to those who most need it

More than 34 million people in the United States were living in food insecure households in 2021, a decline from 38 million in 2020. The combination of the expanded child tax credit, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and private donations all contributed to reducing food insecurity during the pandemic. Still there is much more work to be done, with food costs spiking 11.4%, the largest annual increase since 1979, inflation factors could easily cause food insecurity to grow.

Starting Sept. 25, Americans can again order free COVID-19 tests through the federal government.

Branson MO: My Neighbor’s Charitable Pharmacy (NCP) will open its doors at 1232 Branson Hills Parkway February of 2023

Around one fourth of the United States population does not have adequate health literacy.
Health literacy is defined as the ability to obtain, read, understand, and apply healthcare
information

The term digital divide is defined as the differences
of economic and social inequality in both access and usage of ICTs. 2, 3 Some population groups that are
affected by the digital divide include uninsured, at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), lack
of internet access, etc

‘Unbelievably good price’: KC-area pharmacy dispenses bargain medicine — and hope Go to article

Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant

How a ‘weighted lottery’ helped underserved patients get a scarce Covid drug

NOVA ScriptsCentral is excited to collaborate with the American Pharmacist Association to launch the “NOVA ScriptsCentral & American Pharmacist Association Safety-Net Health Equity Fellowship”.

A Fireside Chat with AAM Chair, Christine Baeder and Mark Cuban, Entrepreneur and Cost Plus founder

Uninsured adults and those in worse health continue to report higher rates of not getting care due to costs

An opportunity for charitable pharmacies to collaborate with oncology practices for non-oncology medications during and after treatment.

Once the continuous enrollment ends, it is estimated between 5 -14 million individuals will be affected

The pharmacy industry sees at least five changes