National Infusion Center Association (NICA)

Colorado infusion providers, the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) invites you to give public comment on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM MT. You can register here https://lnkd.in/gEj7P2Mr In addition, you can access the agenda and meeting materials here https://lnkd.in/eUhcSdhx If you would like to make verbal comments, please fill out the sign-up form provided at each meeting. Public comments are limited to two minutes per person. To provide written comments about general PDAB business or agenda items, please email dora_ins_pdab@state.co.us. Written comments will be accepted up to 48 hours before each meeting. Comments submitted after the 48-hour deadline will be considered for the following meeting. For more background info, visit NICA’s “Government Price Setting” webpage. https://lnkd.in/gUqWRMcJ #InfusionProvider #MedicalProvider #Infusion #InfusionCenter #InfusionNurse #InfusionDeliveryChannel #MedicalInfusionProvider #FutureOfHealthcare #Colorado #PDAB

New Hampshire’s “All Copays Count” bill is at a critical stage! Senate Bill 17, which requires insurers to count all payments made by you (or on your behalf) toward your out-of-pocket costs, including coinsurance, copayments, deductibles, and out-of-pocket maximums, will be considered by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee soon. When: Wednesday, January 15th at 9:30 AM ET Where: State House, Senate Health and Human Services Committee Take action NOW — send a letter of support to the committee here: https://lnkd.in/gMfbgvMw Want to testify at the hearing? NICA’s here to help! Email us at advocacy@infusioncenter.org for guidance. For more information on All Copays Count, check out NICA’s webpage about copay accumulators and maximizers: https://lnkd.in/gAXHBUg4 #InfusionProvider #MedicalProvider #Infusion #InfusionCenter #InfusionNurse #InfusionDeliveryChannel #MedicalInfusionProvider #FutureOfHealthcare

Do you have expertise in navigating insurance complexities? Are you passionate about advocating for infusion providers? Do you love building strategic partnerships to protect patient access to care and healthcare affordability to advance the #FutureOfHealthcare? We are seeking a Payer Relations Manager to join the NICA Advocacy team. In this role, the Payer Relations Manager will work directly with infusion providers to effectively advocate for their interests when dealing with insurance companies. This individual will play a crucial role in addressing challenges related to prior authorization, utilization management, and claim payments while strategically building and maintaining strong relationships with key decision-makers at insurance companies. Apply today or share this post with your network. #InfusionProvider #MedicalProvider #Infusion #InfusionCenter #InfusionNurse #InfusionDeliveryChannel #MedicalInfusionProvider #FutureOfHealthcare

Washington State infusion providers, do not miss your opportunity to engage with the Washington State Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) on January 15, 2025. Registration, agenda, and materials can be found at https://lnkd.in/gH-TemSG If you would like to leave a written comment before the meeting begins, email HCA_WA_PDAB@hca.wa.gov If you would like to provide oral comment, email HCA_WA_PDAB@hca.wa.gov by Monday, January 13, with your name, the organization you represent, and the topic name on the agenda. For more background info, visit NICA’s “Government Price Setting” webpage. https://lnkd.in/gUqWRMcJ #InfusionProvider #MedicalProvider #Infusion #InfusionCenter #InfusionNurse #InfusionDeliveryChannel #MedicalInfusionProvider #FutureOfHealthcare #Oregon #PDAB

Are you an infusion provider in Oregon and looking to make a difference in your state? The Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) is inviting you to give public comment on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific. Agenda and Meeting Materials: https://lnkd.in/gw2m3GNc Registration: https://lnkd.in/gWazBPGU If you would like to make oral comments, please submit the PDAB public comment form no later than 24 hours before the PDAB meeting. The form is located on the Prescription Drug Affordability Board public comment page here: https://lnkd.in/emvUzVE5 Written Comment: For written comments, please submit the PDAB public comment form with attachments no later than 72 hours before the PDAB meeting. The form is located on the Prescription Drug Affordability Board public comment page: https://lnkd.in/emvUzVE5. Written comments will be posted to the PDAB website. For more background info, visit NICA’s “Government Price Setting” webpage. https://lnkd.in/gUqWRMcJ #InfusionProvider #MedicalProvider #Infusion #InfusionCenter #InfusionNurse #InfusionDeliveryChannel #MedicalInfusionProvider #FutureOfHealthcare #Oregon #PDAB

Transform the future of infusion care in 2025 with NICA Membership or Partnership commitments. Are you ready to take the next step in advancing the infusion delivery channel by becoming a NICA Member or NICA Partner? Together, we can ensure that community-based infusion centers remain safe, efficient, and economically sustainable alternatives to hospital-based care. Why choose NICA membership? A NICA Provider Membership connects you directly to your industry peers, offering you a seat at the table to address the unique challenges infusion centers face in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. Membership provides: • Access to our Infusion Advocacy Activation Network, empowering your voice to shape policy at state and federal levels. • Exclusive discounts on essential resources, such as the NICA Standards of Excellence, NICA Reports Library, and registration for the NICA Annual Conference. Why choose NICA partnership? As a NICA Corporate, Industry, or Strategic Partner, you’ll gain insights about the future of ambulatory infusion care while fostering valuable connections across the industry. Partnerships provide: • Strategic networking opportunities with providers and stakeholders. • Mutually beneficial sponsorships that amplify your reach and impact. Be part of the movement that’s driving positive change in infusion care! Contact us at membership@infusioncenter.org to get started. #InfusionProvider #MedicalProvider #Infusion #InfusionCenter #InfusionNurse #InfusionDeliveryChannel #MedicalInfusionProvider #FutureOfHealthcare

Are you as excited about the 2025 NICA Annual Conference as we are? We cannot wait to see you when we return to the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Florida, June 20-21 to host this industry-leading event. This premier networking and education opportunity is tailored to infusion center owners, providers, and other stakeholders within the non-hospital, provider-administered medication market, offering a unique platform to engage with industry leaders, explore innovative solutions, participate in industry-leading learning tracks, and gain valuable insights into advancing the infusion delivery channel. Mark your calendar and make plans to join us in Miami Beach for two days of collaboration, education, and inspiration. Stay tuned for registration details, program announcements, and speaker highlights. We look forward to changing the #FutureOfHealthcare with you! Learn more about the conference at https://lnkd.in/gg4eRdZP and watch this space and your email for ticketing and registration information. Not subscribed to our emails? Visit https://lnkd.in/gpwBeHxb and sign up for our industry communications! #NICA2025 #InfusionProvider #MedicalProvider #Infusion #InfusionCenter #InfusionNurse #InfusionDeliveryChannel #MedicalInfusionProvider

Infusion experts, if you are ready to make a difference, we invite you to join the National Infusion Center Association (NICA) Standards Development Committee. Help set the standard for excellence and align care quality across the infusion industry. Whether you are a practitioner, a policymaker, or a passionate advocate, your expertise is needed. Learn more about the Standards development process at http://bit.ly/3OE99gB Ready to apply? Click here: https://lnkd.in/gh2H4a6H #InfusionProvider #MedicalProvider #Infusion #InfusionCenter #InfusionNurse #InfusionDeliveryChannel #MedicalInfusionProvider #FutureOfHealthcare #ExcellenceIsStandard

Read our latest thought leadership post, "IV Injuries: A "Wait and See" Approach is Not Acceptable—and Dangerous," from Sara Brooke at ivWatch, LLC. For some, the current standard of care around IV monitoring is to “wait and see” if an injury occurs. Yet “routine” IV assessments are not enough. What might happen to a patient’s IV between these routine assessments? Read on to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6JE2bh8 #InfusionProvider #MedicalProvider #Infusion #InfusionCenter #InfusionNurse #InfusionDeliveryChannel #MedicalInfusionProvider #FutureOfHealthcare

Ensure your infusion center is infusing positive change in 2025 with a NICA Membership or NICA Partnership commitment. Join us in our mission to ensure community-based infusion centers like yours serve as a safe, streamlined, and economically viable alternative to hospital settings. Why join? NICA Membership offers you a seat at the table with your industry peers as we work to offset the challenges that infusion centers like yours are facing in today’s healthcare landscape. Stay ahead of political shifts with access to our Infusion Advocacy Activation network – ensure your voice is heard at the state and Federal levels when it matters most. You also get access to exclusive discounts on resources and events such as the NICA Standards of Excellence for Ambulatory Infusion Centers, the NICA Reports Library, and registration to the NICA Annual Conference. As a NICA partner, you will have a voice that allows you to remain highly engaged in the future success of ambulatory infusion centers. Partners have strategic networking opportunities with providers, plus a host of other mutually beneficial connections and invaluable sponsorships. Contact us at membership@infusioncenter.org to get started! #InfusionProvider #MedicalProvider #Infusion #InfusionCenter #InfusionNurse #InfusionDeliveryChannel #MedicalInfusionProvider