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7 Ways To Improve Medication Adherence and Lower DIR Fees

Digital Pharmacist

Between 2010 and 2020, CMS reported (§ 423.100) that retroactive DIR fees increased by an astonishing 107,400%. Medication Safety : This is evaluated based on the appropriate use of high-risk medications in the elderly, and the type of blood pressure medication used by patients with diabetes.

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

According to a 2020 study, there seems to be a connection between hemorrhoids and Hashimoto’s. [23] Together, they can explore options such as switching to medications with fewer digestive side effects, or adding supplements or strategies to manage constipation effectively while still addressing your other health needs.

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NHC Submits Comments to CMS RE CY 2026 Policy & Technical Changes to MA and Part D Proposed Rule

Putting Patients First Blog

Part D Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program Eligibility Criteria The NHC welcomes CMS proposal to expand eligibility criteria for the Medicare Part D MTM program to include beneficiaries with other forms of dementia in addition to Alzheimers disease. 1 (2020): 1624, [link] 31 U.S. 42 Maria T.