EnlivenHealth released the results of its first-ever Ask Your Pharmacist survey, which found that most pharmacists (81%) want to expand their clinical services beyond immunizations, but some 85% say their pharmacies are only receiving partial or no payment for these services. The survey examined how pharmacists are transforming their pharmacies using a variety of technology-based strategies, including digital patient engagement systems, medical billing solutions and Medicare plan finder tools that empower patients to choose the best, most affordable plan that meets their needs.  

Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness and Response  
NCPDP announced the pilot launch of its National Facilitator Model, which can be used to provide real-time information on prescription, testing, immunization, and related data to pharmacies, prescribers and government agencies to aid in pandemic and epidemic response, proactive intervention and public health surveillance. The National Facilitator Model uses NCPDP standards widely used throughout the industry to ensure interoperability and real-time access to data nationwide and within providers' existing workflows. 

Creating MA Plan for LGBTQ+ Seniors through Partnership 
About 2.4 million people aged 65 years and older in the U.S. identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+). Through a new partnership, SCAN Health Plan is offering a Medicare Advantage plan called SCAN Affirm, which is specifically geared toward LGBTQ+ older adults. The health plan offered through SCAN will include care navigation services from Included Health, in which members can receive assistance in finding peer groups, support groups and community resources. 

Value in Medication Use

The 2022 PQA Leadership Summit will bring our members together to share their ideas and work, to foster collaboration and partnerships, and to support alignment across our health care system. 

The summit is an invitation-only event for PQA member organization leaders from the director level and above. About 200 leaders attend the summit each year. If your PQA member organization is not registered to attend, check with your member Key Contact and make plans to be with us November 10-11 at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Va.

If you don’t know if your organization is participating or don’t know who your Key Contact is, email us at [email protected].