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• Iowa Pharmacy Association Applauds Governor Kim Reynolds for Signing PBM Reform into Law, Protecting Iowa Pharmacies and the Patients They Serve

  IPA commends Governor Kim Reynolds for signing Senate File 383 (SF 383) into law, a landmark piece of legislation that delivers long-overdue reform to the practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in Iowa.

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• IPA Welcomes Newly Installed Board of Trustees

  IPA is pleased to welcome the newest members of its Board of Trustees, who will guide the association over the next two years!

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• Coalition of Top Iowa Healthcare Organizations Urge Governor Reynolds to Sign PBM Reform Legislation SF 383

  A broad coalition of Iowa's top healthcare organizations and rural healthcare advocates delivered a letter to Governor Kim Reynolds thanking her for her commitment to rural healthcare and urging her to sign Senate File 383 (SF 383) into law. This legislation aims to reform PBM practices to improve patient freedoms, safeguard access to affordable medications, and protect community pharmacies.

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• IPA Welcomes 2025 Summer Executive Intern Volta Adovor

  IPA welcomes Volta Adovor, a 2027 PharmD candidate at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, as the 2025 Max W. Eggleston Summer Executive Intern. As IPA's Executive Intern, Volta will gain experience in all aspects of association work and a broad exposure to the issues impacting the profession.

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• PBM Reform Passes the Legislature, Advances to the Governor’s Desk

  The Iowa House has passed SF 383, a significant pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform bill, aligning with the Iowa Senate and sending the legislation to Governor Kim Reynolds for final approval.

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