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A Medicare beneficiary was hospitalized after her insurer delayed approval of a clinically necessary immune-boosting med…

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Insurance Delay Hospitalizes Patient
A Medicare beneficiary was hospitalized after her insurer delayed approval of a clinically necessary immune-boosting med… #Healthcareadministration #MedicareAdvantage #Medicationaccess #PatientSafety #Priorauthorization
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August 17, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Oklahoma is on the brink of a controversial change as Senate Bill 1186 seeks to make ivermectin available over-the-counter, sparking heated debates about safety, access, and public health.

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#OK #CitizenPortal #PatientEmpowerment #MedicationAccess #PublicHealthPolicy
Oklahoma Senate passes bill designating ivermectin as over-the-counter medication
Senate Bill 1186 allows ivermectin sale without prescription in Oklahoma from November 2026
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April 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Drug Enforcement Administration scheduling negatively impacts patients with epilepsy: A call to action
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#epilepsy #ILAE #epilepsia #medicationaccess #DEAscheduling #antiseizuremedications
July 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Honored to be the first patient guest on @jhlt.bsky.social (JHLT) Podcast. Grateful for the opportunity to share my experience as a heart transplant recipient and advocate for medication access. 🎙️❤️

#HeartTransplant #PatientVoice #PatientAdvocacy #TransplantCommunity #MedicationAccess
June 17, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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#MemberMonday 💚 Aurora Medical Center – Bay Area | Marinette
PSW CEO Sarah Sorum visited with PSW Board member Jessica Moschea and team. Remote dispensing supports a rural clinic, tech-enabled technician work strengthens safety, and pharmacists are embedded with care teams. #MedicationAccess
April 6, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Colorado just took a major step towards sustainability and health by approving a groundbreaking drug donation program for unused medications!

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#CO #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #MedicationAccess
Colorado lawmakers approve bill to expand unused medication donation program
Legislature amends unused medication regulations to create Colorado drug donation program.
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May 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Rising claims for diabetes medications are igniting debates on coverage and safety, especially as non-diabetics seek these drugs for weight loss.

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#ClearwaterPinellasCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #MedicationAccess #ClearwaterHealth #HealthcareCosts #PublicHealth
New Diabetes Medications Drive Rising Claims and Weight Loss Trends
Increasing use of diabetes medications triggers discussions on weight loss coverage and risks.
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July 31, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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The FAA is revolutionizing pilot recertification by broadening medication categories and simplifying the process with the new PATH program!

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#US #CitizenPortal #AviationSafety #MedicationAccess #FAAPilots #MentalHealth
FAA expands PATH recertification and broadens medication categories beyond 'SSRI'
FAA said the new PATH recertification form and PATH program (renamed from SSRI) will cover nine medications (including duloxetine and bupropion) and allow many pilots to continue care with their primary provider while reducing need for specialist signatures.
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August 19, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Apparently going public wasn’t part of the prior authorization process 💀

#HeartTransplant #PatientAdvocacy #MedicationAccess #HealthInsurance #Healthcare
August 9, 2026 at 2:47 AM
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Amazon Pharmacy's 4,500-city prescription blitz targets pharmacy deserts by year-end #AmazonPharmacy #PrescriptionDelivery #MedicationAccess #Healthcare #PharmacyDeserts
Amazon Pharmacy's 4,500-city prescription blitz targets pharmacy deserts by year-end
Amazon Pharmacy will nearly double its geographic reach for same-day medication delivery by the end of 2026, adding nearly 2,000 cities and towns to a network that addresses growing medication access challenges across the United States.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Amazon Pharmacy's 4,500-city prescription blitz targets pharmacy deserts by year-end #AmazonPharmacy #PrescriptionDelivery #MedicationAccess #Healthcare #PharmacyDeserts
Amazon Pharmacy's 4,500-city prescription blitz targets pharmacy deserts by year-end
Amazon Pharmacy will nearly double its geographic reach for same-day medication delivery by the end of 2026, adding nearly 2,000 cities and towns to a network that addresses growing medication access challenges across the United States.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Are medication costs affecting you or someone you care for? Join us tomorrow for this webinar: zurl.co/A0s04

➡️ Hear directly from CMS
➡️ Ask questions about the process
➡️ Share your experience in a safe space

#PatientVoices #MedicationAccess #DrugPrices #Caregivers #ChronicIllness #HealthEquity
Infographic about upcoming webinar for Patient Voices in CMS drug price negotiations on February 24th 2026 at 1 P M eastern. Poster includes link to register.
February 23, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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Rising medication costs are putting pressure on Indian River County employers and residents, sparking urgent discussions about the role of pharmacy benefit managers and the future of healthcare access.

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#IndianRiverCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #MedicationAccess
Pharmacy benefits managers face scrutiny over drug pricing and patient care practices
Discussions reveal challenges in drug costs and patient management by pharmacy benefit managers.
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June 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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The Rare Disease Advisory Council is pushing for urgent changes in emergency care protocols, highlighting how standard practices can endanger patients with rare conditions.

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#CT #PatientSafety #CitizenPortal #MedicationAccess #EmergencyCare
Advisory council urges action on emergency protocols and medication access for rare-disease patients
Council cochair Leslie Bennett told members that rare-disease medications "are not stocked by hospitals or emergency services," urging a work group with the public health committee and hospital association to address EMS/ED protocol risks and medication availability.
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February 26, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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Healthcare providers in Connecticut are raising alarm bells over a potential fentanyl shortage, calling for DEA's Rod Marriott to address the critical access issues at their upcoming meeting.

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#CT #PatientCare #CitizenPortal #MedicationAccess #HealthcareChallenges
DEA's Rod Marriott invited to discuss fentanyl access issues in fall meeting
Local officials seek DEA's input on ongoing fentanyl IV medication access challenges.
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August 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Connecticut is taking action against prescription drug shortages by forming a task force to identify at-risk medications and propose solutions.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #CrisisManagement #MedicationAccess #PublicHealth
Connecticut establishes task force to study prescription drug shortage strategies
Task force to identify drugs at risk of shortage and recommend mitigation strategies
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June 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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💚#MemberMonday 💚 Open Arms Free Clinic
Shoutout to PSW members Meagan Markovich and Bill Clark for care that improves A1c and strengthens the safety net. Interested in volunteering as a pharmacist or technician? We will help you get connected.
#SafetyNetCare #MedicationAccess #differencemakers
December 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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#MemberMonday 💚 Lumicera Health Services
Patient-first specialty care powered by precision operations and PSW members Ben Heiser, Eric Huckins, Justin Arzt. Temperature monitoring, tracking, rerouting, and counseling that put patients first.
#SpecialtyPharmacy #MedicationAccess #PatientCenteredCare
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Whatcom County's Behavioral Health Committee has uncovered alarming gaps in medication administration for inmates, revealing that outdated systems are putting lives at risk.

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#WhatcomCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #MedicationAccess #InmateHealthcare #CivicAccountability
Audit Reveals Medication Access Issues for King County Jail Inmates
Report highlights disparities in medication access and suggests electronic administration system.
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July 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Butler County is taking a bold step towards better health by launching a collaboration board to address community medication needs and enhance healthcare outcomes.

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#ButlerCounty #OH #ButlerCountyHealth #CitizenPortal #CommunityWellBeing #MedicationAccess #HealthcareCollaboration
Miss Carpenter promotes collaboration for community healthcare solutions
Miss Carpenter leads efforts to unite various healthcare professionals for better community outcomes
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May 1, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Senator McCreary's new bill aims to empower nonprofit pharmacies to bypass regulations during emergencies, ensuring vital medications reach those in need when it matters most.

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#MO #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #EmergencyResponse #MedicationAccess #MissouriNonprofitPharmacies
Bill would let nonprofit pharmacies get regulatory waivers during declared emergencies
Senate Bill 16 40, introduced by Senator McCreary, would authorize the Missouri Board of Pharmacy to waive certain rules for licensed nonprofit pharmacies that dispense, ship or deliver prescription medicines during declared disasters or emergencies.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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Missouri's controversial House Bill 1448 could soon make ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine available over-the-counter, igniting a fierce debate over public health and safety.

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#MO #PublicSafety #MissouriPublicHealth #MedicationAccess #CitizenPortal #HealthcareRegulation
Missouri House approves over-the-counter sale of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine
Missouri passes emergency act allowing over-the-counter access to ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine.
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February 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Met My Quota
Surprise! My vital medication is no longer covered due to insurance quantity limits. This "efficiency" ignores human need. If you've faced similar #MedicationAccess issues, you know the fight. On to plan B. #HealthcareReform #PatientRights
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Met My Quota
It is the late afternoon and earlier today I went to pick up my monthly prescriptions from my pharmacist. Well, to my surprise one of my medications that has actually helped me is no longer available....
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July 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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A groundbreaking bill in Minnesota could empower pharmacists to prescribe life-saving buprenorphine, potentially transforming access to opioid use disorder treatment amidst rising overdose deaths.

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#MN #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #AddictionRecovery #MedicationAccess
Senate committee hears bill to let pharmacists start buprenorphine to expand OUD treatment
Senate File 4486 would let trained pharmacists initiate, prescribe and dispense buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in pharmacies, emergency rooms and jails. Supporters say it will expand timely access; some physicians urged clarifying language on diagnosis and coordination with treating clinicians. The bill was laid over for further work.
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March 26, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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Minnesota's Senate Bill 1785 is poised to revolutionize healthcare access by streamlining the donation and distribution of unused medications, but will it face hurdles in the legislative process?

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#MN #MinnesotaHealthcare #WasteReduction #MedicationAccess #HealthcareEquity
Minnesota Board of Pharmacy secures $1.8M for medication repository program
Minnesota allocates $900,000 for medication repository program in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
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February 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM