Premier Inc.
04/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/01/2026 14:14
CMS must act now to safeguard seniors’ access to long-term care pharmacies
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McKnight's Long-Term Care News features a guest column co-authored by Xhulia Rapo, legislative and policy analyst at Premier, examining the need for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to modernize reimbursement policies for long-term care pharmacies. The article outlines how current payment structures tied primarily to drug costs, rather than clinical services, may threaten access to essential pharmacy support for medically complex seniors. The article also highlights recommendations for CMS, including advancing value-based payment models, strengthening network adequacy oversight and improving quality measurement.
Read the full story on McKnight's Long-Term Care News.
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