NCPDP Joins CMS Aligned Network to Enhance Health Technology Standards

NCPDP Partners with CMS to Strengthen Health Technology Standards



The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) has been recognized as a key player in the movement to advance health technology standards. Recently, it was announced that NCPDP is set to join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Aligned Network, marking a significant step towards integrating pharmacy perspectives within the broader health technology landscape.

The NCPDP's participation in this initiative underscores the importance of incorporating pharmacy and medication standards into national interoperability efforts. Lee Ann Stember, President and CEO of NCPDP, described this recognition as a milestone for both the organization and the pharmacy community. Stember emphasized that the pharmacy and medication data are crucial for shaping a reliable health information exchange and ensuring safe, timely, and effective care across the country.

Understanding the CMS Aligned Network



The CMS Aligned Network is a component of the nationwide Health Technology Ecosystem, which aims to modernize digital health infrastructure, facilitate real-time data sharing, and improve connections among patients, healthcare providers, and innovators. Being designated as a

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