Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    In 2020, SCPC's accomplishments included: Advocacy (1) Worked with Congress and the Administration to secure payments from the Provider Relief Fund for LTC pharmacies to offset the adverse economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (2) Worked with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to obtain regulatory relief from Part D requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic (3) Worked with CMS and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to resolve conflicting requirements between the two regulatory agencies concerning change sin FDA package insert language for insulin pens (4) Worked with Members of Congress to introduce legislation in both Chambers to create a statutory definition of "long-term care pharmacy." Member Information/Education (1) Hosted virtual Annual Membership Meeting and Business Partners Summit. (2) Maintained daily and monthly oral and written communications with all SCPC members concerning public policy developments relevant to LTC pharmacies.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
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  • Long-Term Care Advocacy Program

    In 2022, SCPC's accomplishments included: 1. Worked with Members of Congress and the Administration to introduce and enact legislation in both chambers of Congress to create a statutory definition of Long-Term Care Pharmacy. 2. Prepared and submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission in response to its solicitation for public comment regarding the business practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their impact on independent pharmacies and consumers.(Contined on Schedule O) 2. (continued) Continued engagement with the agency regarding its subsequent market study of PBMs and possible violations of the antitrust and consumer protection laws. Worked with Members of Congress on legislation to abusive and anticompetitive PBM business practices. 3. Partnered with ATI Advisory on research and analysis pertaining to the demographics of Medicare beneficiaries who need long-term care. 4. Prepared and submitted comments to various federal agencies in response to proposals regarding Medicare funding for skilled nursing facilities, Medicare standards for Part D Prescription Drug Plans, and requirements for LTC pharmacies regarding opioid control. 5. Held largest annual Business Partners Summit in the organization's history.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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