The Rule by CMS changing Medicare Part B payment methodology for OPPS hospitals will go into effect on January 1, 2018. The excerpt from the rule specific to 340B is as follows: 340B Drug Pricing: “We are changing our current Medicare Part B drug payment methodology for 340B hospitals that we believe will better, and more appropriately, reflect the resources and acquisition costs that these hospitals incur. These changes will lower… Read More
Potential Alternative to Carbapenems for Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia?
Posted: January 24, 2018
http://www.pharmacytimes.com/product-news/potential-alternative-to-carbapenems-for-hospitalacquired-pneumonia
About 3 in 10 U.S. veterans use tobacco products
Posted: January 20, 2018
http://pharmacist.com/article/about-3-10-us-veterans-use-tobacco-products
ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Forecast 2018: Strategic Planning Advice for Pharmacy Departments in Hospitals and Health Systems
Posted: January 16, 2018
http://www.ajhp.org/content/early/2017/11/15/sp180001?rss=1&ssource=mfr
NCPA and Other Health Care Groups Join Together to Support DIR Fee Reforms
Posted: January 15, 2018
http://www.pharmacytimes.com/news/ncpa-and-other-health-care-groups-join-together-to-support-dir-fee-reforms
Lynparza Approved to Treat BRCA-Mutated Metastatic Breast Cancer
Posted: January 14, 2018
http://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/FDA-Approvals/Article/01-18/Lynparza-Approved-to-Treat-BRCAMutated-Metastatic-Breast-Cancer/46734
The Power of One: How Partnering Can Enhance Your Independent Brand
Posted: January 13, 2018
http://www.pharmacytimes.com/news/the-power-of-one-how-partnering-can-enhance-your-independent-brand
Acid-suppressive drug use during pregnancy and the risk of childhood asthma
Posted: January 12, 2018
http://pharmacist.com/article/acid-suppressive-drug-use-during-pregnancy-and-risk-childhood-asthma
Enabling patient-facing care: Pharmacists at the top of their licenses
Posted: January 12, 2018
http://pharmacist.com/article/enabling-patient-facing-care-pharmacists-top-their-licenses
FDA acts to protect kids from serious risks of opioid ingredients contained in some prescription cough and cold products
Posted: January 12, 2018
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