Inflation Reduction Act, Health Equity at Forefront of Federal Policy Action Amid Midterms

St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy offers article regarding impact of a charitable pharmacy on their community and patients

One in four Americans say they struggle to afford their prescription medications. The establishment of this Charitable Pharmacy in Milford will allow patients who live east of Cincinnati better access to care.

This study represents a rigorous, multi-state evaluation that highlights the impact of a charitable medication access program on hospital utilization for the medically under-served population.

How a ‘weighted lottery’ helped underserved patients get a scarce Covid drug

Healthy People 2030 Leveraging Healthy People to Advance Health Equity Health equity is the attainment of the highest level of health for all people. “Eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity, and attain health literacy to improve the health and well-being of all.”

How is a charitable pharmacy different from other types of pharmacies?

Uninsured adults and those in worse health continue to report higher rates of not getting care due to costs

More than 34 million people in the United States were living in food insecure households in 2021, a decline from 38 million in 2020. The combination of the expanded child tax credit, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and private donations all contributed to reducing food insecurity during the pandemic. Still there is much more work to be done, with food costs spiking 11.4%, the largest annual increase since 1979, inflation factors could easily cause food insecurity to grow.

Using Public Health Detailing to Increase Access and Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines and Reinvest in Disproportionately Impacted NYC Communities Go…

An opportunity for charitable pharmacies to collaborate with oncology practices for non-oncology medications during and after treatment.

Good Pill will provide direct access to hundreds of life-saving medications and save families $150+/month on healthcare cost

Significant improvement in glycemic control among participants demonstrates the substantial impact that pharmacies partnered with charitable medication distributors such as the Dispensary of Hope can have on individuals with insulin-treated T2D

Just as banks have helped seniors bridge the digital divide and leverage online banking to better manage their money, healthcare organizations need to help older adults leverage digital technology to better manage their health.

NABP Associate Executive Director Josh Bolin on DSCSA compliance prior to FDA moving compliance deadline.

We estimate that if the PHE expires in April 2023, 18.0 million people will lose Medicaid coverage in the following…