APhA Policy Manual

Critical Access Pharmacy Model

FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND POLICIES REIMBURSEMENT AND COMPENSATION

APhA encourages the creation by Congress of a Critical Access Pharmacy designation for the Medicare program to ensure financial viability and high-quality care to beneficiaries in low access areas.
APhA supports the implementation of a Critical Access Pharmacy designation by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that incorporates both financial incentives and quality measures that improve business sustainability while maintaining quality of care.
APhA supports the expansion of state and federal scholarships and student loan repayment programs to include pharmacists and technicians employed by Critical Access Pharmacies.