Legislation & Regulation

AMCP supports the Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act. Expanding coverage of PDTs will improve care for millions of American patients and help standardize reimbursement practices and coding of these therapies across both public and private payers.

AMCP supports the Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act. This bill will help ensure that Americans can continue to rely on pharmacists as essential partners in pandemic preparedness and response. The ECAPS Act will also improve patient access to tests and treatments by authorizing pharmacists to provide these services and receive reimbursement under Medicare Part B. The ECAPS Act addresses disparities in public health preparedness in medically underserved communities like rural areas by allowing these patients to seek care from their most accessible provider.

AMCP strongly supports the passage of the MVP Act. Medicaid beneficiaries are among America's most vulnerable patients. Value-based payment arrangements are a critical tool for promoting patient access to high-quality, affordable care.

Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an updated cost estimate for the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). This cost estimate incorporates the amendments made to H.R. 1 in the hours before the House passed the legislation by a vote of 215-214-1.

AMCP member advocates from across the country took to Capitol Hill to speak with lawmakers about ways to improve patient access to innovative new treatments as well as critical pharmacy legislation.

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.

AMCP Supports the Medicaid VBPs for Patients Act