**NEW EMAIL!!!! So we can get an accurate head-count, please RSVP to info@protectpharmacypatients.org to let us know which conference call session you will join.
As part of New York's budget for 2008-2009, the pharmacy sector just took a major hit with a July 1st cut in reimbursement levels that will result in $50 million in losses to the sector. This will have a huge negative impact on patients who rely on Medicaid, EPIC and ADAP.
These are the most severe cuts ever to hit pharmacy and they put New York dead last in the nation in state Medicaid reimbursement levels. We need your help to roll back the cuts!
HOW CAN YOU HELP? Join a toll-free conference call next week – details below
JOIN US!
Who: PSSNY leadership, outside consultants who are experts in grassroots organizing and public relations, and pharmacists from around the state.
What: A conference call with PSSNY and our outside experts to learn how to fight for pharmacy patients and make a difference in this campaign.
When: THREE conference calls planned to accommodate as many schedules as possible. You only need to join one.
Available times/dates and toll-free call information:
Tuesday July 8th – 11:00 am
Dial-in number: 866-216-6835 – Then enter this code when prompted: 124248
Wednesday July 9th – 4:00 pm
Dial-in number: 866-216-6835 – Then enter this code when prompted: 606456
Friday July 11th – 1:00 pm
Dial-in number: 866-216-6835 – Then enter this code when prompted: 848175
Each conference call will last approximately one hour.
Why: We need your help – We simply cannot win this fight without you. Join the campaign and learn how to put the pressure on our lawmakers to roll back the cuts.
Other: So we can get an accurate head-count, please RSVP to info@protectpharmacypatients.org to let us know which conference call session you will join.
The Protect Pharmacy Patients coalition www.protectpharmacypatients.org is bringing together pharmacists from around the state, along with patient groups and healthcare advocates to call on Albany to roll back the Medicaid cuts. Media outlets around the state have covered the issue and are taking our side, but we need independent pharmacies and pharmacy advocates to turn up the heat on Albany.
