|Podcasts|May 25, 2022

Pharmacy Focus: Independent Rx Forum- DIR Fees and Recent Rulemaking From CMS

Independent pharmacies' constant battle over the years to try and get relief for NCPA members on these retroactive DIR fees have been really the number one issue.

Today's episode features Ronna Hauser and Karry La Violette from NCPA who discuss the most recent rules from CMS and how it will impact DIR fees in the pharmacy landscape.

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