The Gag Clause Legislation has passed both the New York Senate and Assembly. So what is this legislation? It would prohibit gag clauses in contracts between health insurers and healthcare providers. It is aimed at enhancing transparency and consumer protection.
Gag clauses usually restrict pharmacies from discussing or informing patients of ...
New Yorkers won’t have to go through their doctors to get prescription contraceptives. The law will take effect in November 2024 and trained pharmacists will be able to distribute self-administered hormonal contraceptives including oral birth control pills, vaginal rings, and the patch.
Under the law, doctors and nurse practitioners will ...
Senator Breslin's PBM Bill 3762 Passes Senate 54 to 1. Assemblyman Kevin Cahill expressed support for the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) legislation moved by the Senate, stating he hopes the Assembly does the same prior to the budget so as not to enact the "shell" proposed by the Governor, which was later echoed by Assemblyman Ron Kim.
Beginning Wednesday, March 17, 2021 pharmacists may begin vaccinating individuals with comorbitities as well as patients over the age of 60 and teachers. This is an expansion from the previous requirements.
Effective April 25, 2021, Article 137-A of the Education Law establishes and defines the practice of the profession of registered pharmacy technicians in New York. Registered Pharmacy Technicians may only practice in an Article 28 facility at a ratio of a maximum of two registered pharmacy technicians to one pharmacist. Requirements to become a registered ...
Beginning Wednesday, March 10, 2021 pharmacists may begin vaccinating individuals over the age of 60 and teachers. This is an expansion from the previous requirement of 65 and older only.
The New York PBM legislation (A1396 / S3762) is a two-house bill. The bill provides for the management and accountability of pharmacy benefit managers. The Governor's proposed 2021 Budget also has provisions for the management and accountability of pharmacy benefit managers. You can find these through the links below.
