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Joni Cover

@JoniCover
 Lincoln, NE
Joined November 2011
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This “increase” is not an increase in physical locations. But a increase in NCPDP numbers such as one pharmacy including long term care under the same physical location. We have not increased in numbers. Just diversified to survive under #pbm oppressive behaviors.
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@pcmanet8 Nov 2023
The independent pharmacy marketplace is stable. Over the last ten years, the number of independent retail pharmacies nationwide increased by 1,638 stores or 7.5%. pcmanet.org/the-independent-…
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This week I hosted a congressional briefing on my bipartisan bill, the ECAPS Act, which would ensure seniors’ access to essential pharmacist services by continuing Medicare coverage of pharmacist-administered tests and treatments for common respiratory illnesses.
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MUST-READ: @RepAdrianSmith and @RepSchneider, champion sponsors of #HR1770, call on Congress to support H.R. 1770 to ensure seniors maintain access to essential services provided by pharmacists. bit.ly/TheHill-HR1770
A simple action Congress should take to expand America’s seniors’ health care options

A simple action Congress should take to expand America’s seniors’ health care options

Despite the headlines about hyper-partisanship, we both know we can find common ground to ensure Medicare adequately meets the health and wellness care needs of seniors well into the future. To do …

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There is still time to contribute to the great conversation at the #INterim23 session “Progress Through Collaboration: How to Work Collectively to Advance Pharmacy Practice in Your State”!
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@Commpharmacy9 Jun 2022
CALL TO ACTION: Ask your senators to support the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act! We're making headway with the FTC and other policymakers. Help us keep it going and grow support for #PBMreform. Click here to act: p2a.co/q7xqyli xitter.cf/Commpharmacy/status/15…
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@Commpharmacy26 May 2022
UPDATE: We have a bill number! The Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act is S.4293. xitter.cf/Commpharmacy/status/15…
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@Commpharmacy29 Apr 2022
CMS has finalized the rule. Good news is that pharmacy DIR fee reform will be implemented; bad news is it delayed for another year. We are continuing to review all details. Stand by for more info when we have it. xitter.cf/Commpharmacy/status/15…
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@Commpharmacy29 Apr 2022
‼️ BREAKING: The Biden administration has released the final Medicare Part D rule. NCPA is reviewing it to determine its effects on patients and independent pharmacy. More information to come as we analyze.
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Cigna may have just engineered the Red Wedding for rural pharmacies and their patients. mattstoller.substack.com/p/t…
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.@pharmacists and @StatePharmacy released the initial findings from the 2021 National Workplace Survey. Results indicate that patient and consumer demands, harassment, threats, and insufficient staffing are major stressors they face. Learn more: ow.ly/tvu050Hubnq
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Wanted: Strategic thinkers, practice leaders and innovators with a relentless drive to advance practice. Help me lead our profession! @pharmacists is seeking applications for the APhA Board of Trustees and APhA-APPM and APhA-APRS positions. Go To: pharmacist.com/apha-election…

APhA Elections

The APhA Election includes elections for the APhA Board of Trustees – President-elect and two Trustees – and for the leadership of APhA-APPM, APhA-APRS, and the Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The...

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We join 16 other #pharmacy associations in extending condolences to the families of a pharmacist and two others killed in Maryland recently. We honor and stand by all #pharmacists who have done heroic work during this pandemic. ow.ly/DGII50GoAhN
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To address a critical issue across all practice settings, APhA and @StatePharmacy launched a confidential reporting mechanism to collect reports from pharmacists about their experiences in the workplace ow.ly/MVcL50Gncoo #well-being
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NPA@NebraskaPharm18 Jul 2021
Reimbursements to pharmacists dropping theindependent.com/news/loca… via @theindependent
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In partnership with @StatePharmacy APhA has issued a pioneering document asserting #pharmacists' fundamental responsibilities and rights in workplace settings as part of our well-being initiative. Read the details: ow.ly/UySA50FgbNh
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APhA and the @StatePharmacy request your comments on the Pharmacist's Fundamental Responsibilities and Rights document focused on pharmacists’ responsibilities and workplace expectations. Read the statement and join us for a Town Hall April 6th or 7th. ow.ly/EQEq50EefxJ
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Former APhA President @Oliverpep discusses with @political_rx how we’re joining forces with @StatePharmacy to help make a #pharmacy bill of rights. Check out the new episode! ow.ly/BNR550EgAub
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NPA@NebraskaPharm25 Mar 2021
@NebraskaPharm Member Wendy Weber is running for APhA Board of Trustees President-Elect! Learn more about Wendy, and cast your vote here: pharmacist.com/apha-election…
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@Commpharmacy5 Feb 2021
"Independent pharmacies have been outperforming their larger rivals all along. ... Independent pharmacies achieve superior results not despite being small, but because they are small. It’s their local ownership that makes the difference." washingtonpost.com/outlook/s… @stacyfmitchell

Perspective | Small pharmacies beat big chains at delivering vaccines. Don’t look so shocked.

Americans think large enterprises are invariably more efficient. They aren’t.

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"The channel that's able to quickly absorb [and distribute massive volume of COVID #vaccines] are the pharmacies," said @ScottGottliebMD. "We need to get #pharmacists fully in the game." ow.ly/WqpK50D7JGk
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Tomorrow is a monumental day for local pharmacies. Thank you @arkpharm & @AGRutledge for your decision to fight for independent pharmacies & our patients! Time to GET LOUD against PBM$! 🎉 @jvjvriley @TruthRX @ILPharmacists @falk_dave @AnneCassity1 @OwenSully22 @DavidBagot2
Leslie Rutledge (@LGRutledge) profile pictureLeslie Rutledge@LGRutledge4 Oct 2020
I’m tired of seeing rural Arkansas pharmacies struggling and patients continue to suffer. We are taking #PBMs to task on Tuesday! #SCOTUS #PBMs Protect Patients. Defend Family Pharmacies.
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IPhA@ILPharmacists5 Oct 2020
Tune in to NCPA Live Event at 4PM CST. m.facebook.com/ILPharmacists…
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