Pharmacists' Perspectives on Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medicare: Findings from 2026 Virtual Focus Groups
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Description
Summarizes findings from three focus groups of pharmacists who serve Medicare beneficiaries in outpatient settings in 2026. Covers topics related to pharmacist workload and patient access to pharmacy care, including pharmacists' daily responsibilities, reimbursement rates, drug stocking and shortages, pharmacy closures, labor market conditions, pharmacist well-being, and more. Includes rural references throughout.
Date
09/2026
Organizations
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, NORC at the University of Chicago
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· Closures of healthcare facilities and services
· Health insurance
· Health workforce
· Healthcare business and finance
· Medicare Advantage
· Occupational health and safety
· Pharmacy and prescription drugs
· Reimbursement and payment models