Inflation Reduction Act, Health Equity at Forefront of Federal Policy Action Amid Midterms

The five most recent states to expand the scope of reimbursement for pharmacists are Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, Virginia and Wyoming

Medication non-adherence has led to at least 100,000 preventable deaths each year and $100 billion annually in preventable healthcare costs in the United States

FDA approves 1 Year delay of Track & Trace requirements

There are multiple factors that will impact an individual patient’s choice on how to go about getting their prescription medication. It can be overwhelming to navigate this complex issue.

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

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

Just as banks have helped seniors bridge the digital divide and leverage online banking to better manage their money, healthcare organizations need to help older adults leverage digital technology to better manage their health.

The Outcomes of Implementing and Integrating Comprehensive Medication Management in Team-Based Care: A Review of the Evidence on Quality, Access and Costs, December 2023

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

Good Pill will provide direct access to hundreds of life-saving medications and save families $150+/month on healthcare cost

NABP Associate Executive Director Josh Bolin on DSCSA compliance prior to FDA moving compliance deadline.

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.

This toolkit, comprised of fact sheets, worksheets, sample communications materials, and sample social media is designed to help aid how you support your own mental health journey, along with your community’s.

We estimate that if the PHE expires in April 2023, 18.0 million people will lose Medicaid coverage in the following…