Becker's Healthcare January 31, 2023
With the nation’s COVID-19 public health emergency directive set to end in May, the pharmacy industry will see at least five changes, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Note: These are based on policies enacted after the COVID-19 public health emergency was declared in January 2020 and are subject to change.
1. On Jan. 1, CMS will stop handing out $40 reimbursements for every COVID-19 vaccine administered by pharmacists. The payment will align with the rate set by other Part B vaccines. Free vaccine jabs for the public will also end. Moderna and Pfizer have tentatively said they plan to sell their shots...