H. D. Smith Online

Our Government Affairs department is dedicated to keeping you informed of all the latest legislative changes impacting the pharmaceutical industry.

Introduction
Announcements
Federal
State
Resources
Contact

Introduction

Landing Page - 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.

Advocacy

H. D. Smith is your policy advocate, working to increase involvement and awareness on behalf of community pharmacies across the country. Through the use of coalition building, strategic networking and lobbying efforts, we venture to foster policy that elevates the healthcare community.

Communication

We are committed to communicating the latest Government Affairs news and updates. Our staff is here to address questions and concerns about policy changes and developments.

Pharmacy Forum Live is a platform to facilitate discussion between you and H. D. Smith’s Government Affairs Department. Pharmacy Forum Live offers the opportunity to communicate your views on the latest developments, while simultaneously allowing us to respond to your comments. Contact us to bring Pharmacy Forum to your region!

Resources

As the debate continues over the future direction of healthcare policy, H. D. Smith shares the most current and relevant information as it becomes available. This website is a resource for articles, legislative and regulatory summaries and links to additional resources to help community pharmacies understand the impact new policies will have on their operations.

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Announcements

As the debate continues over the future direction of healthcare policy, H. D. Smith posts the most current and relevant healthcare policy information as it becomes available.

04.24.13Pharmacy Forum Vol 8 Issue 4
03.20.13Pharmacy Forum Vol 8 Issue 3
02.25.13Important Petition to Protect Patient Access to Medical Supplies
02.20.13Pharmacy Forum Vol 8 Issue 2
01.21.13Pharmacy Forum Vol 8 Issue 1

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Federal

The outcome of legislative initiatives impacts the way products are made, distributed and dispersed. These articles and resources detail regulations and legislation at the Federal level.

05.06.13S. 806
05.06.13S. 557
05.06.13S. 842
05.06.13H.R. 1188
08.23.12H.R. 1971

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State

H. D. Smith communicates pending legislation relevant to specific states and regions. Please check back often as new information and resources regarding proposals at the state level are added frequently.

05.06.13Oregon - H.B. 2123
05.06.13Maryland - H.B. 908
05.06.13Texas - S.B. 1106
04.29.13Maine - L.D. 44

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Resources

The following links are provided as additional resources for gathering information pertaining to the impact of legislation on the healthcare community.