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Today's House Ways and Means mark-up of the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act, is important progress on strengthening Medicare and expanding access for patients.

"This is a meaningful step toward a more patient-centered, efficient health care system. We look forward to supporting its continued progress.” Lucille Accetta, Chief Pharmacy Officer, CVS Health

"This legislation would provide Medicare beneficiary coverage for certain pharmacist services, allowing pharmacists to do what they are uniquely trained to do—spend more time with patients and improve health outcomes." Lucille Accetta, Chief Pharmacy Officer, CVS Health

“We commend the House Ways and Means Committee for advancing thoughtful improvements to the Medicare program that recognize the critical role pharmacists play on the front lines of care." Lucille Accetta, Chief Pharmacy Officer, CVS Health

What does it take to improve how health care shows up in communities? CVS Health’s Melissa Schulman joined @politico to discuss our enterprise role in supporting access and better health outcomes nationwide.

@politico Our latest Economic Impact Report outlines CVS Health’s economic contributions in communities nationwide:

CVS Specialty is helping fertility patients nationwide access more affordable medications through Patients across 36 states are using to save on certain IVF medications while receiving high-touch pharmacy care from CVS Specialty.

CVS Health is proud to serve as a core partner to the TrumpRx Fertility program through our Specialty Pharmacy. “For all of us who are committed to providing affordable access to medicine, today’s launch of TrumpRx marks another step forward.” Learn more:

As part of CVS Health’s commitment to advancing health equity by addressing social determinants of health at the local level, we’ve announced a $14.3 million investment to build 120 affordable housing units in Seattle, Washington.

Can more flexibility in #Medicaid virtual and in-person delivery channels lead to better health outcomes? Read more in the fall 2022 #CVSHealthTrends report:

When 2-year-old Jayda stopped breathing while she and her mom were in the CVS Pharmacy drive-thru, a quick response by pharmacist Kathy Smith and her pharmacy team saved her life. Thank you, Kathy and team, for your heroic actions. #CVSHeartAtWork

America’s pharmacies have been around since the early 1800s, but building on momentum from COVID-19, there has never been a better time to move the industry forward. In The Rx Report, we explore trends that are changing how pharmacy care is delivered.

Patients who test positive for COVID-19 may now be eligible to receive a clinical assessment by a pharmacist at most CVS Pharmacy locations, and, if appropriate, receive a prescription for Paxlovid. Learn more:

#DYK that many Medicaid users are younger and more comfortable with digital technology than ever before? Learn how this insight is helping transform their care in the fall 2022 #CVSHealthTrends report:

The biggest diabetes risk is not recognizing your symptoms. CVS Health is working with @AmDiabetesAssn #ProjectPower initiative to help adults and youth identify and lower their risk for diabetes. #WorldDiabetesDay #ADM2022 #DiabetesHitsDifferent

This #VeteransDay, we thank all our veterans for their service to our country. We're especially thankful for #TeamCVS colleague Sean Ware, who supports his fellow veterans at the CVS Health Pittsburgh Workforce Initiative Training Center. #CVSHeartAtWork

The health care industry’s latest buzzword is “omnichannel care.” Learn what it means, how it comes to life and its impact for patients in the latest #CVSHealthTrends report:

Join us for an all new #CVSHealth Live episode tomorrow at 9 a.m. ET, where @jessdamassa and panelists from CVS Health and @ArrayBC will discuss how telemental health adoption has helped pioneer the shift to an omnichannel care approach.

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth for mental and behavioral health was redefining how people accessed care. Don't miss #CVSHealth Live at 9 a.m. ET, 11/10, as our panel of experts discuss how these learnings are helping redefine the future of omnichannel care.

Some people have embraced virtual health care. Others aren’t yet on board. Learn how health care can meet the “omnichannel” future and reach every patient in the fall 2022 #CVSHealthTrends report.