Expanded reimbursement for pharmacist services is something industry professionals and organizations have long advocated for. Since 2023, several states have passed legislation broadening the scope for such.
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Does access to free medication reduce health system costs?
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May is Mental Health Month. New awareness toolkit available
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Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy Receives $250,000 Health Equity Grant Award
Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant
Health Equity vs Health Disparity
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How does cost affect access to healthcare?
Uninsured adults and those in worse health continue to report higher rates of not getting care due to costs
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Impact of changes in Medicaid related to COVID
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Inflation Reduction Act, Health Equity at Forefront of Federal Policy Action Amid Midterms
Recent federal legislative and regulatory updates in managed care pharmacy have prioritized topics ranging from expedited access to novel therapeutics to the health disparities and equity concerns affecting patient populations nationwide, but progress on these developments will depend on the impact of the midterm elections
New Charitable Pharmacy Impacts Community
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