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Milford SVdP Pharmacy Grand Opening
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.
Medicaid Unwinding:
Implications for Patients
Implications for Patients
Once the continuous enrollment ends, it is estimated between 5 -14 million individuals will be affected
SIRUM brings Non-profit Pharmacy to Illinois
Good Pill will provide direct access to hundreds of life-saving medications and save families $150+/month on healthcare cost
Hunger in America
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.
NAFC Infographics & Reports
Want to learn more about Free and Charitable Clinics, Charitable Pharmacies and the medically underserved?
Cost of cancer treatment can impact health of survivors
An opportunity for charitable pharmacies to collaborate with oncology practices for non-oncology medications during and after treatment.
How does cost affect access to healthcare?
Uninsured adults and those in worse health continue to report higher rates of not getting care due to costs
Inflation Reduction Act, Health Equity at Forefront of Federal Policy Action Amid Midterms
Recent federal legislative and regulatory updates in managed care pharmacy have prioritized topics ranging from expedited access to novel therapeutics to the health disparities and equity concerns affecting patient populations nationwide, but progress on these developments will depend on the impact of the midterm elections
CMM in Team-Based Care
The Outcomes of Implementing and Integrating Comprehensive Medication Management in Team-Based Care: A Review of the Evidence on Quality, Access and Costs, December 2023
APhA lauds FDA’s delay of the Nov ’23 “Track & Trace”
FDA approves 1 Year delay of Track & Trace requirements
Potential Funding Opportunities in Your State
Federal/state grants are not the only gateways to funding. There are close to 750 “community foundations” nationwide which are public charities dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area.
Charitable Pharmacies: What They Are and How They Help People Access Medications
How is a charitable pharmacy different from other types of pharmacies?
Tailored Pharmacy-Based Interventions and their Benefits
Medication non-adherence has led to at least 100,000 preventable deaths each year and $100 billion annually in preventable healthcare costs in the United States
5 states broaden reimbursement for pharmacists
The five most recent states to expand the scope of reimbursement for pharmacists are Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, Virginia and Wyoming
Social determinants holding health implementation back
The COVID-19 pandemic forced discussions about social determinants of health (SDOH) back into the forefront of healthcare discussions. Knowing that 80% of a person’s health outcomes are impacted by these external factors – economic, social, community, education, and more – we, as industry leaders, must shift these discussions about SDOH implementation from a lofty goal into a reality. How do we get there?