Today, January 28th, 2015, the federal provider status legislation was reintroduced in the House of Representatives.

The 2015 Organizational Session of the Alabama Legislature came and went in just two days this week. The Organizational Session began at noon on Tuesday, January 13th and adjourned on Wednesday, January 14th.

Confusion continues to surround Aetna’s Part D networks for 2015 with the greatest concern now the lack of timely access to critical medications, especially among the most frail and susceptible Medicare beneficiaries.

The Alliance of Independent Pharmacists of Texas and APCI today announced the two entities have entered into a partnership. This new legislative and advocacy collaboration will further unify independent pharmacy in Texas and enable APCI members to have a stronger voice at the state’s Capitol.

Lots of news on the community pharmacy advocacy front this week, including mail order requirements, track and trace guidance, Part D lock-in programs, and more.