Today is the day. It’s finally election day. We’ve spent a lot of time talking on the blog about what is on the ballot during this election as it relates to healthcare, from responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency to the future of the healthcare system and what it means for the tens ofContinue reading “The 2020 Election: Statewide Ballot Measures”
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Pharmacy Practice Without the Affordable Care Act – Guest Writer Olivia C. Welter
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) provided millions of Americans with access to health insurance. However, in today’s political climate with the recent confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett, there is a possibility that the ACA will get overturned in the near future. We know that this means tens of millions of Americans willContinue reading “Pharmacy Practice Without the Affordable Care Act – Guest Writer Olivia C. Welter”
The 2020 Presidential Election: Focusing on Health Care
8 days. That is all that’s left until the Presidential election. 8 days until millions of voters go to the polls and decide the future of this country on a variety of issues. But at the center of all of it will be health care. Note: We recognize that millions of voters have already votedContinue reading “The 2020 Presidential Election: Focusing on Health Care”
Pharmacists tapped to provide COVID-19 vaccine in nursing homes
Late last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made two surprising announcements. First, a press release was sent out that CMS would not be enforcing provider restrictions for the administration of the anticipated COVID-19 vaccine in skilled nursing facilities (SNF), specifically referencing pharmacists. Following this press release, a second announcement shared theContinue reading “Pharmacists tapped to provide COVID-19 vaccine in nursing homes”
Provider Status Explained: Understanding the how behind the state legislative strategy
It’s been a while since we posted in our Provider Status Explained series because of all that has been evolving in the quickly changing world of health policy. We now want to come back to continue our discussion on one of the most important legislative priorities for the patients of pharmacists and the pharmacy profession:Continue reading “Provider Status Explained: Understanding the how behind the state legislative strategy”
The Future of the Supreme Court of the United States and Healthcare
With the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, feminist icon and inspiration to many, the future of many healthcare issues are uncertain. The Supreme Court of the United States serves to protect the rights and liberties of the American people and utilizes the Constitution to ensure “Equal Justice Under Law.” Although the precedent was setContinue reading “The Future of the Supreme Court of the United States and Healthcare”
Presidential Debate Recap for Pharmacists
On Tuesday night, the candidates faced off for the first time to discuss healthcare, COVID-19, and other important issues impacting the healthcare system. Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump met at the Cleveland Clinic, in Ohio in a heated exchange in which both candidates were rarely able to provide a complete statement withoutContinue reading “Presidential Debate Recap for Pharmacists”
The Basics of 340B and the Current Attacks on the Federal Drug Discount Program – Guest Writer Ariel McDuffie
It’s no secret that everyday many patients go without vital medications due to cost. As pharmacists, many of us have heard about the 340B drug pricing program however, the details of it aren’t always well-known. The current drug manufacturer attacks on 340B are bringing the program into the spotlight: not necessarily for good press, butContinue reading “The Basics of 340B and the Current Attacks on the Federal Drug Discount Program – Guest Writer Ariel McDuffie”
The pharmacist’s duty to address human rights abuses in immigration detention centers
Today, as you read this article, human rights abuses are occurring in the United States of America. Lack of access to vital acute, chronic, and preventative healthcare has resulted in suffering and death of children and adults under the eye of the U.S. government. Many of us do not see these horrors happening in ourContinue reading “The pharmacist’s duty to address human rights abuses in immigration detention centers”
We Hold These Truths To Be Self-Evident: Addressing Gender Inequality in the Profession of Pharmacy
It has been over 170 years since the signing of the Declaration of Rights and Sentiments at the Seneca Falls Convention, a key moment in the gender equality movement. Although significant strides have been made since 1848 to encourage equal rights for women, gender inequality remains an issue in many facets of our society, includingContinue reading “We Hold These Truths To Be Self-Evident: Addressing Gender Inequality in the Profession of Pharmacy”
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