Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) issued a statement from CEO Susan A. Cantrell, MHL, RPh, CAE, following passage of the budget reconciliation bill that includes large-scale changes to Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Grad PLUS loans, and other programs.

Under the budget resolution adopted on April 10, 2025, the House Energy & Commerce Committee (E&C) is required to submit changes in laws under its jurisdiction to reduce the deficit by at least $880 billion over the fiscal years (FY) 2025-2034.

PDTs are evidence-based treatments that use software or virtual tools, and sometimes hardware, to deliver a clinical benefit to patients. They have many known uses, helping Americans identify, treat, and manage illnesses across a wide range of conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), diabetes management, substance and opioid use disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), chronic back pain, decreasing eyesight, and more. PDTs are subject to review and authorization by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and must be prescribed by a health care provider.

AMCP Supports the Medicaid VBPs for Patients Act

The ECAPS Act will help ensure that Americans can continue to rely on pharmacists for potentially life-saving care to combat a range of diseases. Nearly nine in 10 Americans live within five miles of a pharmacy, and patients increasingly rely on pharmacists as their first point of care.

Read the Journal of Managed Care + Specialty Pharmacy (JMCP) May 2025 Issue

AI can improve outcomes and efficiency, but payers need clear standards to ensure reliability, transparency, and equity. AMCP has launched initiatives focused on standards and best practices for AI, creating education, and fostering partnerships to guide responsible AI adoption.