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Federal Register · August 21, 2025
The title they went with Administrative Simplification: Modifications of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) Retail Pharmacy Standards; and Modification of the Medicaid Pharmacy Subrogation Standard; Updates to Compliance and Other Related Dates Noisy translates that to

The government just pushed back the deadline for new pharmacy data rules

What happened
The US Department of Health and Human Services has delayed the compliance dates for new electronic pharmacy transaction standards. This means pharmacies and insurers have more time to update their systems to meet the new requirements.
Why it matters
New rules for how pharmacies and insurers exchange data were supposed to take effect soon. These rules aim to make prescription drug transactions more efficient and standardized. Pushing back the deadline means the industry gets more time to prepare, but also delays the benefits of these new standards.
The signal
Watch for any further delays or if the industry struggles to meet the new deadlines once they are firm.
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