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Brief Description |
Last Updated |
| Amazon Prescription Delivery |
Amazon is entering the pharmacy business with a new offering called Amazon Pharmacy, allowing customers in the United States to order prescription medications for home delivery, including free delivery for Amazon Prime members.
Amazon currently does not have licensure to access pharmacy services in Hawaii, but it is expected in the future.
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11/2020 |
| Increased Access to Future COVID-19 Vaccines |
Independent pharmacies and regional chains will also be part of the federal pharmacy program, further increasing access to the COVID-19 vaccine across the country.
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11/2020 |
| COVID-19 vaccine-specific CPT codes |
AMA published an update to the CPT-code set that includes new vaccine-specific codes to report immunizations for the novel coronavirus (SARS-COV-2).
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11/2020 |
| Forth COVID-19 Interim Final Rule |
Press Release Summary (issued 10/28/2020)
- CMS removes administrative barriers to eliminate potential delays to patient access to a lifesaving vaccine.
- Any FDA or EUA COVID-19 vaccine will be covered.
- The COVID-19 vaccine will be free for patients and providers. Providers will be paid an establishment fee for administration for Medicare patients, and a "reasonable" administration fee is suggested for Medicaid and commercial plans.
- If a patient is enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, the COVID-19 vaccine provider should bill Medicare Part B.
- Additional information on how to fill for uninsured patients through HRSA will be forthcoming.
- Pharmacies providing COVID-19 vaccine to Medicare patients must be an enrolled Medicare provider or as mass immunizer with Medicare. Enrollment link
- Toolkit for state Medicaid, providers, and others
- Nursing Home Resource
- CMS COVID-19 Office Hours Calls (twice a month on Tuesdays from 5-6PM EST or 12-1PM HST). Information here.
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11/2020 |
| Operation Warp Speed |
What's Operation Warp Speed. Click here to learn more.
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10/2020 |
| Expanded Access to COVID-19 Vaccines & Tests |
HHS issued guidance-PDF under the PREP Act authorizing qualified pharmacy technicians and State-authorized pharmacy interns to administer childhood vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines when made available, and COVID-19 tests, all subject to several requirements.
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10/2020 |
| Well-Child Test tools provided by APHA, NASPA, NCPA |
Well-Child Visit Brochure
Template Referral Form Well-Child Visit
Well-Child Checkup Letter
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9/2020 |
| Administration Action to Expand Access to Vaccines |
Guidance for Licensed Pharmacists and Pharmacy Interns Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines and Immunity under the PREP Act
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9/2020 |
| COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Discussion |
**TIME SENSITIVE**
Public Listening Session 9/2/2020 - visit the website to register!
Written Comment Period for Discussion Draft - 9/1/2020 - 9/4/2020
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9/2020-9/4/2020 |
| Adovate for Provider Status |
Take Action! Contact Congress today!
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9/2020 |
| CARES ACT 2020 |
On Aug. 8, 2020, President Trump directed the Secretary to continue to suspend loan payments, stop collections, and waive interest on ED-held student loans until Dec. 31, 2020.
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8/2020 |
| Access to Childhood Vaccines |
HHS expanded access to childhood vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. After appropriate training, the pharmacist and pharmacy intern, under direct supervision of a pharmacist, is authorized to order and administer vaccines to ages 3-18 years old. Further requirements is explained in the amendment.
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8/2020 |
| Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition |
ASHP announced Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition will transition to a virtual platform on December 6-10, 2020. Visit their website for more information.
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8/2020 |
| COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance |
Authorization for Licensed Pharmacists to Order and Administer COVID-19 Vaccines under the PREP Act |
6/20/20 |
| COVID-19 Testing Form |
Pharmacies will need a CLIA Waiver to participate in testing. Fill out a form and mail it in to your state. |
4/2020 |
| HEROES Act of 2020 |
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians added to HEROES Act
H.R.6800 - Emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020.
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4/2020 |
