Government Affairs
The Government Affairs Department provides a proactive and effective process through which H. D. Smith communicates and influences healthcare policy with state and federal government officials. Through use of coalition building, strategic networking and lobbying efforts, we strive to foster policy that elevates the healthcare community.
Announcements
As the debate continues over the future direction of healthcare policy, H. D. Smith posts the most current and relevant information as it becomes available.
- Fight Mandatory Mail Waste and Dispose of Unused Medication 3/16/10
- Missouri Connects to Kentucky's Real Time Cold Medicine Tracking System 3/5/10
- FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency and Cost Savings Act Introduced 2/18/10
- Pharmacists: H.R. 4199 Needs Your Help! 1/22/10
- PDMA Development 1/4/10
Federal Regulations and Legislation
The outcome of governmental initiatives impacts the way pharmaceutical products are manufactured, distributed and dispensed. Here you will find recent governmental developments on the Federal level.
- H.R. 4199: New Proposed Legislation Seeks To Regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers 12/15/09
- S. 2838: Rural Health Access and Improvement Act of 2009 12/9/09
- H.R. 3790: Legislation Seeks To Repeal Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Program 11/17/09
- H.R. 3763: Bill Aims to Exempt Groups From The Red Flags Rule 11/13/09
- H.R. 1191: Regulation of Pharmaceutical Disposal 10/27/09
State Regulations and Legislation
H. D. Smith also communicates regional developments to our valued customers. Provided below are several governmental proposals pending at the State level.
- Florida 3/17/10
- California 3/17/10
- Washington State 3/17/10
- Kentucky 3/17/10
- Georgia 3/17/10
Contact the Government Affairs Department
Contact Government Affairs at 866.232.1222 or .