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President Trump Signs Historic PBM Reforms Into Law
Posted In: Legislative/Regulatory,
Date posted Feb 4

The new federal funding package that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump didn’t just avert another prolonged...

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MDHHS: Michigan Follows Childhood Vaccine Schedules from AAP and AAFP
Posted In: Community,
Date posted Jan 28

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued the followed statement on recent changes to federal childhood vaccine...

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APhA, MDHHS Speak Out Against Hepatitis B Recommendation Change
Posted In: Legislative/Regulatory,
Date posted Dec 8

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the American Pharmacists Association both voiced their opposition to the changes made to...

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Michigan CME: Not Receiving a Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Qualifies as an Underlying Condition
Posted In: Legislative/Regulatory, Professional Practice,
Date posted Sep 19

LANSING – In response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Directive to state agencies to ensure Michigan families can access COVID-19...

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Gov. Whitmer Issues Executive Directive on COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted In: Legislative/Regulatory, Professional Practice,
Date posted Sep 17

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued the following press release on COVID-19 vaccine access in the state: LANSING – Gov. Gretchen...

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MPA Member Named President of Sav-Mor Pharmacy Services
Date posted May 28

Yvonne Gallagher, president of Sav-Mor Pharmacy Services for almost 30 years, is stepping down from her role and MPA member Anthony Codrean will...

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NCPA Applauds House Passage of PBM Reform Provisions in Budget Bill
Date posted May 23

The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following statement from CEO B. Douglas Hoey after the House of Representatives passed a...

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AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Two PBMs for Anticompetitive Practices
Posted In: Legislative/Regulatory,
Date posted Apr 29

NOTE: The following is a press release from the Michigan attorney general's office. LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed...

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TalentBurst Partners with MPA to Revolutionize Talent Acquisition for Members
Posted In: MPA News,
Date posted Feb 19

TalentBurst Health and Life Sciences, a premier healthcare staffing and workforce solutions provider, is thrilled to announce its channel...

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Gov. Whitmer Signs MPA-Backed Bills Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe Contraception
Posted In: Legislative/Regulatory,
Date posted Jan 22

LANSING – Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed 16 bills that will expand reproductive freedom in Michigan, including a bill that allows...

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FTC Releases Second Interim Staff Report on PBMs
Posted In: Industry, Legislative/Regulatory,
Date posted Jan 15

The Federal Trade Commission has published a second interim staff report on the prescription drug middleman industry, which focuses on pharmacy...

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PSI Insurance Acquired by PMC Advantage; MPA Names PMIG as Endorsed Insurance Carrier
Posted In: MPA News,
Date posted Dec 19

LANSING – The Michigan Pharmacists Association announces the closure of an asset sale agreement with PMC Advantage Insurance Services, Inc....

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