On December 29, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) awards, requiring an immediate call to action. For each state, the work begins now. Effectively using these funds to address complex health disparities in rural communities requires more than just policy; it demands a…

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently mandated that Medicaid agencies transition to several new National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) standards. These changes represent one of the most significant shifts in pharmacy transaction standards in over a decade. For state Medicaid agencies, these aren’t merely…

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently mandated that Medicaid agencies transition to several new National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) standards. These changes represent one of the most significant shifts in pharmacy transaction standards in over a decade. For state Medicaid agencies, these aren’t merely…