Advocating for LTC Pharmacy: Policy Battles & Industry Shifts | FrameworkFocus™
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A Conversation with the President of the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
The political landscape is shifting, and long-term care (LTC) pharmacies are feeling the impact. In episode 21 of FrameworkFocus™, Scott Beatty, President of SoftWriters, sits down with Alan Rosenbloom, President & CEO of the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition, to discuss the key policy challenges facing LTC pharmacies in 2025. From the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act and ongoing Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform efforts to the push for LTC at Home and the looming threat of NADAC payment changes, Alan breaks down what’s happening in Washington and what it means for LTC pharmacies nationwide.
Rosenbloom said educating Congress about Long-Term Pharmacies has been crucial to seeing legislative success, as seen in some of the pending PBM reform, though he admitted there is a long way to go. Rosenbloom said that lobbying and grassroots movements over time are essential to the work of the SCPC.
“This is where pharmacies can really be helpful, and pharmacists can be really helpful,” Rosenbloom noted. “The more we can connect the dots to people who are the communities that the members of Congress serve, the more likely we are to be able to leverage the combination of what we’re doing in Washington and those local relationships to drive policy change.”
Another impactful initiative Rosenbloom has been working on recently is the Alliance for LTC Pharmacy at Home. This group is trying to improve access to long-term care services at home. Rosenbloom said the biggest question, when it comes down to it, is how to get LTC pharmacies paid for at-home dispensing and construct a legal basis for this.
“Whether you’re an LTC Pharmacy leader, a broader healthcare provider, or just an advocate for senior care, stay informed and engaged in these critical policy decisions,” Beatty added. “The best way to do this is by joining the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition.”
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