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2023Feb15
EPIC Rx Kicks Off 2023 Legislative Session with Three Main Priorities
By Brittany LaPorta As the 2023 legislative session kicks off in many states, EPIC Rx stands poised to advocate on behalf of our member pharmacies. The EPIC Rx Government Affairs team is monitoring and engaging with state lawmakers on policies that advance and promote the business interests of community pharmacies. Medicaid Managed Care Reform Medicaid Continue reading
2023Jan18
2023 TRICARE Decoded Webinar
What do recent changes to the TRICARE Pharmacy Program mean for your pharmacy? Do you need to take any action? How are reimbursements affected? Learn more during an upcoming EPN webinar presented by EPN Director of Network Development Taylor Kelly, CPhT. A live Q&A will be available at the end. EPN Members can also submit questions Continue reading
2022Dec27
Buying Groups: What You Need to Know
By Pete Starfas Independent pharmacies face unique challenges in an evolving and increasingly challenging pharmacy landscape. Competing chains have high prescription volume, giving them power when negotiating the cost of drugs with wholesalers. If you are an independent pharmacist feeling lost in bringing your drug costs down or standing out in the market, learn more Continue reading
2022Dec01
Differentiating Between PSAOs and PBMs
By Bretta Grinsteinner The world of community pharmacy has many players. Understanding their roles in an ever-changing, complicated healthcare system can be daunting, but EPIC Rx can help differentiate between two participants: Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (PSAOs) and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). PSAOs and PBMs serve vastly different roles, and it’s important not to confuse Continue reading
2022Jun07
Start 2023 Strong Knowing These Star Ratings Changes
The COVID-19 pandemic shifted the way the world views health care. In response, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has adopted several changes to the idea that patients should face minimal hurdles to receiving care and treatment during COVID-19. New & Notable in 2023 The following measures have distinct exclusions that indicate how Continue reading
2022May31
Brittany LaPorta named Director of Government Affairs for EPIC Pharmacies
EPIC Pharmacies has announced the appointment of Brittany LaPorta as its Director of Government Affairs. LaPorta will manage and coordinate state legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts for EPIC Pharmacies that protect the interests of community pharmacies. “It’s impossible for community pharmacists and owners to monitor the hundreds of legislative actions and bills that directly impact Continue reading
2022May24
Next Level Patient Care Begins with a Successful Clinical Program
The COVID-19 pandemic greatly influenced the scope of community pharmacies. What was once considered just a place to pick up medication has expanded to a location providing health screenings and treatments. Clinical programs are an excellent way for independent pharmacies to create additional revenue while maintaining patient relationships. “The right PSAO partner can enhance your Continue reading
2022May12
Community Pharmacy Definitions
The independent pharmacy industry is full of terminology that is important to understand. Here are some common pharmacy terms and definitions that will be helpful to know. Medicare Part D: The part of Medicare that covers most outpatient prescription drugs, Medicare Part D was implemented on January 1, 2006, under the “Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, Continue reading
2022Mar01
EPIC Rx Supports HB 973 in Maryland
March 1, 2022Chair PendergrassCC: House Health and Government Operations CommitteeAnnapolis, Maryland Re: Supporting HB 973 – Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations and Pharmacy Benefits Managers Dear Chair Pendergrass and Committee: EPIC Pharmacy Network (EPN), a Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization (PSAO) that has served Maryland independent pharmacies for 30 years, would like to express its support for Continue reading
2022Jan18
2022 Annual Meeting Canceled Due to Growing Concerns over COVID-19 Virus
In the face of increasing and overwhelming concerns about the COVID-19 virus, EPIC Rx has decided to cancel the annual meeting scheduled for March 4-6, 2022, in National Harbor, MD. We have given the situation deep consideration and want to provide all attendees with ample opportunity to manage air travel and personal schedules. We also Continue reading