Welcome to the December edition of the Monthly Dose! As we close out the year, we’re excited to share another collection of valuable resources—our gift to you this season. We’re grateful for pharmacists, technicians, and operators like you who make a meaningful impact and help save lives every day.
2026 Predictions: Future Regulatory Impacts
Regulation in long-term care (LTC) pharmacy has always evolved alongside technology, but 2026 is poised to be a defining year. From AI compliance and data privacy to controlled substance monitoring and pharmacist oversight, new and proposed rules are expected to reshape how LTC pharmacies manage operations, documentation, and patient safety.
Long-term care pharmacies are heading into one of the most significant reimbursement shifts in years. With the first set of medications entering the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program on January 1, 2026, LTC pharmacies must prepare now for the operational, financial, and clinical ripple effects that come with the introduction of the Maximum Fair Price (MFP) reimbursement framework.
We’ve added new functionality to support Maximum Fair Price (MFP) tracking, reporting and reconciling directly in FramweorkLTC. MFP updates are available in version 3.3.349 and newer. To help your team take full advantage of these updates, we’ve put together several guided resources, including a Help Center FAQ, an on-demand webinar, and MFP dedicated training resources in FrameworkAcademy to help ensure your pharmacy is prepared to manage reimbursement delays. Review these materials and upgrade to the newest available version of FrameworkLTC to better understand configuration options and ensure accurate, compliant MFP tracking.
In light of the upcoming holidays, this is a notice that the SoftWriters support department will be on-call only the following days:
December 24, 2025
December 25, 2025
January 1, 2026
During this time, our support team will be available for emergency requests only. If you need emergency assistance, please call us at 412-231-9310 and follow the prompt. We appreciate your understanding.
