New program gives analytics through personalized reviews
Turenne PharMedCo has launched the Connect 360 program to give nursing homes and assisted living facilities access to analytics through personalized annual reviews, the company announced.
Pharmacy
Unfortunately, turning away opioid addicts might be necessary
While the practice of turning away opioid addicts may appear heartless, this may be necessary given some of the administrative and regulatory hurdles that exist.
Job well done, Grosso has eye out for next adventure
Frank Grosso has done a lot in his 67 years. But he’s not done. That much he wants to make abundantly clear.
Congress told: pharmacy distribution reform severely needed
The president and CEO of the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition warned the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee on Wednesday that pharmacy benefits managers are bad for business, for both consumers and the federal government.
Pharmacist sentenced to probation in nursing home drug reuse scheme
A former employee of a Pennsylvania pharmacy was sentenced to probation and community service on Tuesday for her role in a scheme to repackage drugs that went unused by area nursing homes.
Time to increase your dose of overprescribing education
It turns out seniors who might be victims of overprescribing recognize it an issue all too well, according to new research.
Sector-specific LTC pharmacy data warehouse now a reality
Ensuring the provision of quality post-acute care in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities requires the need to direct and perform an increasingly complex array of medication management regimes and clinical functions.
Long-term care pharmacy: missed opportunities
One thing I’ve learned since joining this business years ago is that if you want a creative, persuasive thinker on your team, you could do a whole lot worse than Alan Rosenbloom.
Jan. 31 webinar: How mega-rule’s pharmacy changes will affect providers
The new Medicare and Medicaid rules of participation have significant changes in the area for nursing home pharmacy services. A free McKnight’s webinar Jan. 31 will explain the challenges and offer strategies for all employees dealing with them.
Update to tablet counter devices released
Kirby Lester, a division of Capsa Solutions LLC, said it has released an update to its tablet counter devices, KL1 and KL1Plus, for retail, hospital outpatient and LTC pharmacies.
