SCPC Congratulates RFK Jr. on Being Confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services
The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC), the leading national voice for the long-term care pharmacy community, released the following statement today to congratulate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for being confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
“We congratulate Robert F. Kennedy on his confirmation as the new Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),” said Alan Rosenbloom, President/CEO of SCPC. “This is a significant achievement, and his leadership will be pivotal in protecting the future of long-term care (LTC) pharmacies and the essential care they provide to two million patients nationwide.
As the first round of Medicare negotiated drug prices take effect in 2026, we look forward to closely working with Secretary Kennedy and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to address the unintended consequences of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). We’re committed to implementing necessary reforms to ensure Medicare Part D payments accurately reflect the true cost of essential, legally-required LTC pharmacy services. With Secretary Kennedy’s support, we can ensure LTC pharmacies remain viable businesses, providing lifesaving medicines to our nation’s most vulnerable patients.”
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