Eye on FDA

MAY 19, 2020

COVID-19 was a shock to the system unlike anything that had been anticipated. Even prior to the shutdown, health-perceptive people were starting to avoid public venues and there were declines in the numbers of people going out to eat at restaurants, to public functions, visiting with friends and also going to the doctor’s offices. When it comes to healthcare, that has translated into multiple stress points to our system of care spanning both health and economics with people avoiding care f

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Drug Channels

MAY 21, 2020

In Copay Maximizers Are Displacing Accumulators—But CMS Ignores How Payers Leverage Patient Support , I explained a new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) final rule regarding health plans’ use of copay accumulator adjustment. I also highlighted why plans have responded to the negative patient impact from accumulators with copay maximizer programs.

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Pharma Packaging Solutions

MAY 21, 2020

As the situation with COVID-19 continues to change, we wanted to let you know that Carton Service/Pharma Packaging Solutions is defined as an Essential Industry due to the life-sustaining products we produce. Even with communities establishing Shelter-In-Place or Safer-At-Home orders, our associates have been notified that they are essential workers.

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Pharmacy Joe

MAY 20, 2020

In this episode, I’ll discuss the pharmacist’s role if malignant hyperthermia is suspected outside of the operating room. Episode 506: The pharmacist's role if malignant hyperthermia is suspected outside of the operating room Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Malignant hyperthermia is a rare event, occurring in about 1 out of 100,000 administrations of anesthesia.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Med Ed 101

MAY 20, 2020

I stumbled into this article a while ago regarding Nuedexta off-label fraud for behavioral issues involving dementia patients in long term care facilities. It makes me sad and frustrated. I’d like to make a couple of points. Nuedexta Off-Label Evidence in Dementia The evidence of Nuedexta being beneficial in this patient population for the off-label […].

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Pharma Packaging Solutions

MAY 21, 2020

We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very closely. We are confident we can abide by any imposed guidelines while continuing to seamlessly support our customers’ business operations. Because we care about our associates, our customers and our communities, we want to share the steps we are taking during this fluid and changing situation. We do have an active business continuity plan to keep our customers, our visitors, our associates and their families safe and healthy.

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Pharmacy Joe

MAY 17, 2020

In this episode, I’ll discuss a new observation study on hydroxychloroquine and Covid-19. Episode 505: New observational data on hydroxychloroquine and Covid-19 Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Article Observational Study of Hydroxychloroquine in Hospitalized Patients with Covid-19 Lead author: Joshua Geleris Published in New England Journal of Medicine May 2020 Background Following reports from China and South Korea, and then a small French cohort of patients, hydroxychloroquine has

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Med Ed 101

MAY 17, 2020

Geriatrics can get very complicated very fast. Chronic conditions, polypharmacy, and drug interactions are a few of the many complications. Here are a few things that make me think twice in geriatric patients. Multiple Medication Changes As I reveiw a patient’s medication list, I review recent changes that have been made. The more changes that […].

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Drug Channels

MAY 22, 2020

Today’s guest post comes from Kyle Grimslid, Market Development Director at CoverMyMeds. Kyle describes the complications that providers and patients encounter in the specialty prescription process. He describes how AMP: Access for more Patients™ enhances access, affordability and adherence—including a reported 27% reduction in time to therapy. Click here to learn more about how CoverMyMeds and RxCrossroads by McKesson are using technology to solve patients' medication access challenges.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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