Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) issued a statement from CEO Susan A. Cantrell, MHL, RPh, CAE, following passage of the budget reconciliation bill that includes large-scale changes to Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Grad PLUS loans, and other programs.

Under the budget resolution adopted on April 10, 2025, the House Energy & Commerce Committee (E&C) is required to submit changes in laws under its jurisdiction to reduce the deficit by at least $880 billion over the fiscal years (FY) 2025-2034.

PDTs are evidence-based treatments that use software or virtual tools, and sometimes hardware, to deliver a clinical benefit to patients. They have many known uses, helping Americans identify, treat, and manage illnesses across a wide range of conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), diabetes management, substance and opioid use disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), chronic back pain, decreasing eyesight, and more. PDTs are subject to review and authorization by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and must be prescribed by a health care provider.

AMCP Supports the Medicaid VBPs for Patients Act

The ECAPS Act will help ensure that Americans can continue to rely on pharmacists for potentially life-saving care to combat a range of diseases. Nearly nine in 10 Americans live within five miles of a pharmacy, and patients increasingly rely on pharmacists as their first point of care.

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