Jan. 31 webinar: How mega-rule’s pharmacy changes will affect providers
Jan 13, 2017
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...
Update to tablet counter devices released
Oct 19, 2016
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.
2016 ASCP Forum fast approaching
Mar 31, 2016
Final preparations are underway for the 2016 ASCP Forum, an annual meeting of long-term care stakeholders. The American Society of Consultant Pharmacies event takes place April 11 and 12 at the Hilton...
CVS purchase of Omnicare to bring severe teeth gnashing
By
James M. Berklan
May 28, 2015
It’s an odd thing to see the king of the jungle become the hunted instead of the hunter. But now that the smoke has started to clear from last week’s announcement that pharmacy giant CVS will...
New pharmacy owner agrees to $5 million settlement in anti-kickback case
By
John Hall
May 08, 2015
A North Carolina pharmacy services company agreed Wednesday to pay a $5 million civil fine to settle federal anti-kickback violations alleged to have occurred under prior ownership, the U.S. Attorney’s...
Inaugural ASCP transitions of care forum arrives
Apr 24, 2015
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists is hosting a two-day forum for post-acute care pharmacy stakeholders Monday and Tuesday in Baltimore. The first-of-its kind conference will gather industry...
The future of our professions
By
Frank L. Grosso, RPh
Mar 18, 2015
ASCP’s upcoming forum is designed for all post-acute care stakeholders involved in care transitions: consultant pharmacists; health care executives; and managers from long-term care facilities, pharmacy...
Mobile MedSoft completes certification process
Dec 22, 2014
RNA Holdings, LLC, also known as Mobile MedSoft, has announced the successful completion of the PrescribersConnection Long Term Care 10.6P Certification process.
SureCare RX opens new facility in Washington
Apr 08, 2014
SureCare RX, an independent pharmacy for long-term care facilities, is opening a new facility in Camas, WA, on April 15.
Nursing homes demonstrate health information exchange, Minnesota style
By
Tim Mullaney
Apr 01, 2014
It pains me to say it, but Minnesota’s done it again.