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CMS Releases RFI on Part D Pharmacy Contracting Standards
Yesterday, CMS released a new Request for Information (RFI) seeking input on how it should establish “reasonable and relevant” pharmacy contracting standards in Medicare Part D, as required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (CAA). The new standards will apply beginning in plan year 2029. Importantly for long-term care (LTC) pharmacy, the RFI specifically asks […]
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Pharmacy Group Wants CMS To Distinguish LTCs From Retailers Through RFI
Lauren Brensel // Inside Health Policy – September 16, 2026 A trade association representing long-term care pharmacies (LTCs) is hoping CMS will use an upcoming request for information to establish guidance on contracting issues like reimbursement rates and network adequacy standards that could differ for retail pharmacies. The group has met with CMS to discuss […]
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SCPC Submits Pre-Comment Letter on Medicare Part D Pharmacy Contracting Standards
SCPC submitted a pre-comment letter to CMS outlining key long-term care (LTC) pharmacy considerations as the agency prepares its Request for Information on “reasonable and relevant” Medicare Part D pharmacy contracting standards. The letter highlights LTC-specific issues related to reimbursement, network access, contracting practices, audits, beneficiary protections, and other Part D contracting challenges. Read SCPC’s […]
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Bill Aims to Offset Reimbursement Losses for Long-Term Care Pharmacies Catering to Nursing Homes
Starting in January, falling prices for costly drugs may strain long-term care pharmacies, but proposed legislation backed by advocacy groups aims to subsidize some of this loss. And nursing home advocacy groups are among those urging Congress to pass the Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act.
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Drug pricing policy could jeopardize long-term care pharmacies, leaders contend
Senior living and care leaders have joined a coalition calling attention to a policy fix they say would address unintended consequences of Medicare Part D price negotiations that could shutter long-term care pharmacies.
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Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition: Passing HR 5031 Vital for Seniors’ Medication Access
The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), LeadingAge, and Argentum joined the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) in calling for Congress to pass the Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act (HR5031), according to a news release.
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Nation’s Long-Term Care Leaders Rally Behind H.R. 5031 to Avert Looming Crisis & Protect Senior Access to Meds
America’s leading long-term care voices are unified in their call for urgent action to avert a looming crisis that could impact access to care for millions of seniors across the country. The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), LeadingAge, and Argentum, the leading national organizations for providers in nursing homes, assisted living and other long-term care (LTC) settings, joined the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) in urging passage of H.R. 5031, Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act.
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Nation’s Long-Term Care Leaders Sign Letter of Support for LTC Pharmacy Fix
The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), Argentum and LeadingAge are the leading organizations advocating for long-term care providers in nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care settings and senior living communities.
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Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition Applauds Chairman Comer and House Oversight Committee for Shedding Light on Harmful PBM Practices, Encourages Congress to Advance PBM Reform Legislation Heard Today in House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee
The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC), the leading national voice for the long-term care pharmacy community, released a statement today regarding the House Oversight Committee’s hearing on pharmacy benefit managers.
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