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2021 Legislative Recap: Status of PBM Reform Law and Other Pharmacy Legislation
Legislators were ready to get to work during the 112th General Assembly. After a year of having to put most legislative priorities on hold, Senators and Representatives were eager to … read more
You Did It! Tennessee’s PBM Reform Bill Passed!
The first annual session of the 112th General Assembly ended late Wednesday night, marking important wins for the Tennessee pharmacy community. Most notable was the passage of SB 1617 / … read more
Pause Administration of Janssen/Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Effective Immediately
Pause Administration of Janssen/Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Effective Immediately CDC and FDA released the following joint statement this morning. Please scroll down for state-specific instructions from the Tennessee Department of … read more
NEW Information: TennCare COVID-19 Vaccine Administration and Reimbursement
TennCare has released a new provider notice regarding COVID-19 vaccine pharmacy claims. This notice contains two important updates. One includes the addition of Johnson & Johnson vaccines and the single … read more
Open-Forum Webinars: PBMs and Public Chapter 569
Since the successful passage of Public Chapter 569 and its effective date of July 1, 2021, TPA has heard from many pharmacists and pharmacy technicians about the implementation process, especially regarding … read more
TennCare Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Administration and Reimbursement
A new TennCare notice provides details about the COVID-19 vaccines that are now eligible for pharmacy administration reimbursement. The cost for the vaccine itself will be covered by the federal government via … read more
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Practice-Based Resource Page
COVID-19 Resources for Pharmacists and Other Health Care Professionals COVID-19 Resources for Patients EXECUTIVE ORDERS Since March 12, 2020, Governor Bill Lee has issued a number of Executive Orders in … read more
HHS PREP ACT Declarations and COVID-19 Flexibilities
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Preparing for Tennessee’s Pharmacy-Based COVID-19 Vaccine Response
Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) has partnered with the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) to serve as the pharmacy profession’s point of contact for information related to the state’s pharmacy-based COVID-19 … read more
Big News! HHS Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine
In the latest move to expand patient access to pharmacist-provided vaccines, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that it has authorized state-licensed pharmacists to order and administer, … read more
