Legislation & Regulation

On Dec. 15, AMCP joined 29 other pharmacy organizations in a letter calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to build upon the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act with guidance clarifying that states should reimburse clinical services provided by pharmacists at the same rates as other non-physician providers.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Make Your Voice Heard" on September 6. The RFI sought public input on healthcare accessibility, understanding provider experiences, advancing health equity, and assessing the impact of waivers and flexibilities provided in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. On November 4, AMCP responded with a comment letter offering insights into challenges related to access to medication. The comments also offer recommendations for advancing health equity within CMS.

Given the current complexities of the Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Basic Health Program enrollment processes, AMCP submitted comments in response to a September 7 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Dated November 4, AMCP's comments support the NPRM's proposed goal to simplify the enrollment process for these vital health programs. The comments specifically address the cycle of enrollment and disenrollment that program beneficiaries face, often referred to as “eligibility churn."