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Local Pharmacies on the Brink, New Survey Reveals

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The rule is intended to give pharmacies and patients more transparency on drug pricing.

Key Points: 
  • The rule is intended to give pharmacies and patients more transparency on drug pricing.
  • According to the new NCPA survey, 32 percent of all respondents say they are considering closing their doors in 2024 because of the cash crunch.
  • Increased vertical and horizontal consolidation of PBMs and health plans has caused severe inequities to pharmacies and Medicare Part D beneficiaries alike.
  • Community pharmacies are rooted in the communities where they are located and are among America’s most accessible health care providers.

Outcomes Honors Achievements in Pharmacy Operations and Clinical Excellence at 2024 SYNC Outcomes National Conference

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

In its inaugural year, the Outcomes SYNC National Conference brought together hundreds of leaders from world-class retail and chain pharmacies—as well as health plans and other stakeholders—to share best practices and help stakeholders strategically position for current and future challenges and opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • In its inaugural year, the Outcomes SYNC National Conference brought together hundreds of leaders from world-class retail and chain pharmacies—as well as health plans and other stakeholders—to share best practices and help stakeholders strategically position for current and future challenges and opportunities.
  • “From changes with direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees to the expansion of Medicare Advantage MTM eligibility, pharmacies and their healthcare stakeholder partners face significant changes in 2024 and need partners to help navigate coming challenges.
  • Outcomes is the only solutions company bringing pharmacies, payers and pharmaceutical manufacturers together to solve big problems,” says Jude Dieterman, Chief Executive Officer of Outcomes.
  • “These award winners have dedicated time and effort into transforming their businesses and operations in a forward-looking way.

Watermark Achieves TX-RAMP Level 2 Certifications, Demonstrating Commitment to Security Compliance

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Watermark , a leading provider of software solutions for higher education, today announced it has achieved TX-RAMP Level 2 Certifications for its Watermark Student Success & Engagement, Watermark Student Learning & Licensure, Watermark Course Evaluations & Surveys, Watermark Faculty Success, Taskstream, and TK20 solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Watermark , a leading provider of software solutions for higher education, today announced it has achieved TX-RAMP Level 2 Certifications for its Watermark Student Success & Engagement, Watermark Student Learning & Licensure, Watermark Course Evaluations & Surveys, Watermark Faculty Success, Taskstream, and TK20 solutions.
  • To earn Level 2 Certifications, Watermark underwent a rigorous evaluation process that assessed various aspects of its operations, processes, and adherence to industry best practices.
  • The successful attainment of TX-RAMP Level 2 demonstrates Watermark's dedication to the highest data privacy and security standards while servicing the higher education industry.
  • "We are thrilled our solutions received TX-RAMP’s Level 2 Certification status, which reaffirms Watermark’s commitment to compliance in every facet of our business," added Torie Orton, General Counsel of Watermark.

Euna Procurement Awarded TX-RAMP Level 2 Authorization for Handling Sensitive State Agency Data in Texas

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

The certification indicates a cloud service provider has met stringent security requirements for handling sensitive state agency data in Texas.

Key Points: 
  • The certification indicates a cloud service provider has met stringent security requirements for handling sensitive state agency data in Texas.
  • “Our TX-RAMP Level 2 Authorization reflects our commitment to the highest standards of data security and privacy for our clients,” said Chris Kubic, chief information security officer at Euna Solutions.
  • TX-RAMP Level 2 Authorization is noteworthy for several reasons, including:
    Enhanced Data Security and Privacy: TX-RAMP Level 2 Authorization sets specific security and privacy standards that service providers must meet to handle Texas state data.
  • Compliance with State Regulations: Achieving TX-RAMP Level 2 Authorization demonstrates that a service provider complies with all applicable Texas state laws and regulations regarding data security and privacy.

Socure Achieves TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification to Help Texas State Agencies Deliver Seamless Digital Identity Verification

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Socure, the leading provider of Artificial Intelligence for digital identity verification, sanction screening and fraud prevention, today announced its Socure ID+ Platform has achieved authorization from the Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TX-RAMP).

Key Points: 
  • The certification comes as Socure begins work as an identity trust provider for the state of Texas, helping them quickly and easily deliver services while preventing fraud.
  • The goal is to modernize the digital identity infrastructure of the nation's second most populous state.
  • "This certification means that state agencies in Texas can now use Socure's ID+ platform to deliver accurate and inclusive digital identity verification for people accessing vital government services," said Matt Thompson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Public Sector at Socure.
  • We look forward to partnering with state agencies in Texas to safeguard identities and prevent fraud using Socure's advanced AI technologies."

NEC Achieves TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification for Suite of Biometric and Face Recognition Solutions

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Friday, January 12, 2024

The certification encompasses Integra-ID®, NeoFace® Reveal (NFR), and Insights for NEC Advanced Recognition Systems (ARS).

Key Points: 
  • The certification encompasses Integra-ID®, NeoFace® Reveal (NFR), and Insights for NEC Advanced Recognition Systems (ARS).
  • This expanded certification underscores NEC's commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions with a rigorous security-by-design approach to ensure privacy for all.
  • "We are proud to receive Level 2 Certification from TX-RAMP for our ARS Law Enforcement Biometric Product Suite.
  • This recognition reflects NEC's unwavering commitment to providing advanced and secure solutions while prioritizing privacy,” said Gary Lac, NEC Vice President of Solutions Development, ARS.

Projectmates Achieves TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification Ensuring Exceptional Cyber Security and Confidentiality for Construction Program Owners

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Richardson, Texas, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Projectmates, the award-winning construction program management software, is pleased to announce it has achieved TX-RAMP Level 2 certification.

Key Points: 
  • Richardson, Texas, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Projectmates, the award-winning construction program management software, is pleased to announce it has achieved TX-RAMP Level 2 certification.
  • This certification demonstrates Projectmates' dedication to maintaining the most robust security protocols and practices in protecting sensitive data.
  • Projectmates underwent a rigorous evaluation of its security infrastructure, policies, and procedures as part of the certification process.
  • The TX-RAMP Level 2 certification further strengthens Projectmates' position as a trusted partner for construction program management.

BETA Healthcare Group Signs Alliance Agreement with Cal/OSHA

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

BETA Healthcare Group (BETA) announces that it has entered into an Alliance Agreement with Cal/OSHA in which the two organizations will partner in training opportunities and the creation of safety materials that will advance employee and workplace safety in California.

Key Points: 
  • BETA Healthcare Group (BETA) announces that it has entered into an Alliance Agreement with Cal/OSHA in which the two organizations will partner in training opportunities and the creation of safety materials that will advance employee and workplace safety in California.
  • BETA is one of only a handful of organizations selected to participate in the Alliance Program, whose participants support Cal/OSHA’s strategic goals and are committed to worker safety and health.
  • “Over the next two years, we are excited to work collaboratively with BETA, a major insurer of healthcare facilities, to not only raise awareness of workplace safety and health hazards with their 70,000 covered healthcare workers in California, but also proactively reach healthcare employers and employees across the state.”
    BETA Healthcare Group (BETA) is a leading provider of hospital professional liability in California and provides coverage for more than 600 hospitals and healthcare facility locations.
  • In addition, BETA provides workers’ compensation coverage for over 70,000 healthcare workers in California.

Semperis Is Now an Approved Software Vendor with the Texas Department of Information Resources, Furthering Its Reach in the Public Sector Market

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

HOBOKEN, N.J., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Semperis, a pioneer in identity-driven cyber resilience, today announced that its products and services are approved for use by Texas state, local and education (SLED) agencies, through a contract awarded to Apollo Information Systems Corp. by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR).

Key Points: 
  • Semperis is the only cybersecurity platform that protects Active Directory from cyberattacks before, during and after a breach.
  • "We are excited to be an approved vendor on the new contract awarded by the Texas DIR to Apollo.
  • This announcement marks Semperis' further expansion in the SLED market.
  • To learn more about Semperis and its Public Sector program, visit:

NASP Applauds the Senate Finance Committee for Taking Additional Steps to Address Anticompetitive PBM Practices

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Washington, DC, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) thanks the Senate Finance Committee for its bipartisan efforts to address anticompetitive practices that ultimately harm beneficiary access to the specialty pharmacy of their choice.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) thanks the Senate Finance Committee for its bipartisan efforts to address anticompetitive practices that ultimately harm beneficiary access to the specialty pharmacy of their choice.
  • Today’s legislation includes efforts to strengthen and enforce the long-standing federal Any Willing Pharmacy law, an NASP advocacy priority.
  • For these beneficiaries, their pharmacies meet the patients where they are in their local communities, but typically operate from a centralized location.
  • Specialty pharmacies are accredited by an independent, third party nationally recognized accreditation organization ensuring consistent quality of extensive drug management and clinical patient care services.