NACDS participated in the Board of Pharmacy meeting. A significant portion of the meeting focused on electronic prescribing and best practices. The next meeting of the Board is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in Albany.
For more information, please contact NACDS’ Ben Pearlman at 617-515-2603.
NACDS submitted comments to the Health and Human Services Commission in support of a draft policy to limit opioid prescriptions to a maximum of seven days for opioid naïve clients across all of Medicaid, including traditional fee-for-service and managed care.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The Michigan Pharmacists Association announced the results of its Executive Board elections. Meijer Pharmacy Compliance Director Mollien was voted president-elect. Charlie also serves on the state’s Board of Pharmacy.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
NACDS participated in the Board of Pharmacy meeting. A significant portion of the meeting focused on electronic prescribing and best practices. The next meeting of the Board is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in Albany.
For more information, please contact NACDS’ Ben Pearlman at 617-515-2603.
NACDS submitted comments to the Health and Human Services Commission in support of a draft policy to limit opioid prescriptions to a maximum of seven days for opioid naïve clients across all of Medicaid, including traditional fee-for-service and managed care.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
Effective October 28, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) lifted its moratorium on the enrollment of pharmacy providers for the Medi-Cal fee-for-service program in Los Angeles County. For more information, contact the Provider Enrollment Message Center at 916-323-1945 or submit your question via e-mail or NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
Also in California…In mid-November, DHCS will publish an article in the Medi-Cal Pharmacy Updates bulletin informing providers seeking the higher of the two professional dispensing fees on drug claims for Fiscal Year 2019-20 that the next attestation will start in January 2019 for calendar year 2018 claim volume. If your company would like to centralize the coordination of attestations, please contact Trudi Balestreri.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The Wolf Administration’s Opioid Command Center sent a letter to pharmacies regarding its Stop Overdoses in PA: Get Help Now outreach campaign that will take place the week of December 10. Specifically, they want pharmacies to be aware they may see an increase in the number of persons seeking naloxone and request that pharmacies adjust stock accordingly. Additionally, they ask pharmacies to educate pharmacists on the Department of Health’s standing order.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
Pharmacies installing or discontinuing drug take-back collection receptacles can now electronically notify the Board of Pharmacy. Requirements for drug take-back services, including collection receptacles and mail-back envelopes, are in California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Article 9.1.
Also in California…The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced plans to implement a new Medi-Cal fee-for-service cost-based reimbursement methodology in late 2018. After system implementation, DHCS intends to make retroactive adjustments for all claims with dates of service between April 1, 2017, and the date of system implementation.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The Idaho Immunization Coalition is conducting an educational adult immunization workshop on Wednesday, December 5 for healthcare professionals that will offer Continuing Education credits. This is a great opportunity for pharmacists and immunizing pharmacy technicians to attend an interdisciplinary event that delivers a clear message advocating for adult immunizations. Pharmacies have seen an increased role in providing adult immunizations and this workshop will discuss some of the common barriers encountered in the community setting. Additional information and online registration are available now.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.