LTC Pharmacies Shop IRA Tweak Patterned After Part D Fix To Avert Facility Closures

By Gabrielle Wanneh / March 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
A national coalition representing long-term care (LTC) pharmacies says 60% of its members will close facilities around the country unless Congress gives them extra reimbursement for Medicare drugs with negotiated prices starting in 2026. The group is shopping a legislative proposal patterned after a payment tweak made decades ago to the Part D program and hopes the measure will be wrapped into Congress’ upcoming reconciliation package. The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) specifically calls for a temporary $30 supply fee...


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