NCPA makes its case at the Capitol
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:41 AM CDT, Wed May 3, 2023
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association hosted a congressional fly-in on April 26-27 that drew hundreds of community pharmacists from 36 states and Washington, D.C., for visits and meetings with more than 230 congressional offices. It was NCPA’s first fly-in since the COVID-19 pandemic. “One of the most important meetings for independent community pharmacists has long been NCPA’s Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In, and I’m thrilled it was back on the calendar this year,” said NCPA President Hugh Chancy. “This year’s fly-in might well have been the most critical yet, falling as momentum is building in Congress and in the administration for investigations into and reforms of PBMs. What’s happening in Washington now comes after years of work by NCPA members and others, and we aren’t easing up. I know it and now, after such a successful event, those on Capitol Hill know it, too!” Attendees advocated in favor of a number of bills that aim to increase support for transparency into PBM-insurers, implement fair and transparent Medicaid managed care pharmacy payments, clarify enforcement authority for those charged with regulating PBM business practices, and adopt Medicare payment for enhanced pharmacy services. The next fly-In is scheduled for April 17-18, 2024.
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