US EditionGovernor Youngkin signs bill to protect local pharmacies in Virginia after amendment was rejected
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Iconic Roanoke locomotive achieves historic landmark status in Virginia and more state headlines
The state Capitol. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • “Youngkin signs Flock surveillance bill into law, creating new regulations on police.” — Virginian-Pilot • “GOP governor hopeful wants Va. to boost power with fossil fuels.” — Prince William Times • “Youngkin signs law banning pharmacy benefit managers in Virginia from owning pharmacies.” — 13 News Now • “Iconic Roanoke locomotive achieves historic landmark status in Virginia.” — WFXR •…
Save Local Pharmacies Act signed by governor. So what changes?
It went down to the wire, so to speak, with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin not announcing his decision until minutes before the deadline. But in the end, Youngkin did respond on Friday, May 2, signing the Save Local Pharmacies Act into law. The goal of the new law is to streamline the Medicaid process for local pharmacies, especially independent ones. It will create one single, state-contracted Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) for Medicaid. Rather…
NACDS praises Governor Youngkin, Virginia lawmakers for transformative move to “single PBM”
ARLINGTON, Va. – A new chapter in pharmacy care and patient access is underway in Virginia. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today lauded Governor Glenn Youngkin and the legislature for their efforts to enact H.B. 2610, the Save Our Pharmacies Act.The passage and ultimate signing of this legislation is a pivotal step in the fight to bring accountability and clarity to the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). By con…
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