Aug 23, 2010: Pharmacy Forum Vol 5 Issue 8

H.R. 5809: Titled The Safe Drug Disposal Act of 2010, seeks to amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow an ultimate user who has lawfully obtained a controlled substance (or, if deceased, anyone authorized to dispose of the ultimate user’s property) to deliver that substance to another person for disposal if: (1) the person receiving the controlled substance is authorized to receive and dispose of the substance; and (2) the delivery and disposal take place in accordance with regulations issued by the Attorney General to prevent diversion of controlled substances.

Jul 16, 2010: Pharmacy Forum Vol 5 Issue 7

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the FTC has further delayed the enforcement of the “Red Flags Rule” through December 31, 2010.

Jun 17, 2010: Pharmacy Forum Volume 5 Issue 6

National Community Pharmacists Association Members Unite for Community Pharmacy Advocacy in the Nation’s Capital

May 11, 2010: Pharmacy Forum Volume 5 Issue 5

Read how New York is campaigning for community pharmacy and how to make change happen in your state.

Apr 2, 2010: H. D. Smith Applauds Passage of Willing Provider Legislation

LD 1498 provides faster reimbursement, greater insurance network access to community pharmacies in Maine

Mar 16, 2010: Fight Mandatory Mail Waste and Dispose of Unused Medication

To help build a stronger case against mail order waste, consider participating in the Prescription Disposal Program from the National Community Pharmacists Association. NCPA has launched this voluntary program for pharmacies that want to help their patients dispose of unused and expired medications during the 40th anniversary of Earth Week, April 17-24, 2010.

Mar 5, 2010: Missouri Connects to Kentucky's Real Time Cold Medicine Tracking System

Feb 18, 2010: FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency and Cost Savings Act Introduced

FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency and Cost Savings Act Introduced

Jan 22, 2010: Pharmacists: H.R. 4199 Needs Your Help!

H.R. 4199 seeks to reduce consumers’ dependence on PBMs for medications by encouraging the use of lost-cost generics, guaranteeing that PBMs can not steer patients into mail-order pharmacies or pharmacies owned by the PBM, allowing for higher reimbursements for pharmacies and offsetting the cost by directing rebates to taxpayers, and ensuring that community pharmacies have the full opportunity to compete with the PBMs.

Jan 4, 2010: PDMA Development

The U.S. District Court has granted a motion by RxUSA and FDA that will extend the administrative closing of the RxUSA v. FDA litigation

Dec 17, 2009: The Medicare Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) Update

The implementation of PECOS has been delayed until April 5, 2010

Dec 15, 2009: Pharmacist Services on the Move

The Kentucky Pharmacists Association (KPhA) and their members have been working for the last three years to bring pharmacist’s services to the forefront during emergencies.

Nov 19, 2009: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

The U.S. Senate unveiled its version of healthcare legislation

Nov 17, 2009: Red Flags Rule Update

At the request of Congressional members, the Red Flags Rule has been delayed again

Oct 28, 2009: PDMA Update

Suspension of litigation in hopes of a federal solution

Oct 15, 2009: H. D. Smith LIFO Tax Policy Comments

H. D. Smith submits LIFO comments to Economic Recovery Advisory Board

Oct 5, 2009: NCPA won a 90-day DME Deadline Delay

Delay will allow DME retailers more time to process accreditation documentation

Sep 30, 2009: H. D. Smith Sponsors Pandemic Flu Summit

Event dedicated to assisting area businesses in preventing and preparing for pandemic flu

Sep 16, 2009: Medication Therapy Management Benefits Act of 2009

Community-based (MTM) services provided by pharmacists improve health care outcomes

Aug 18, 2009: Important AWP Dates to Know

Pricing developments to be applied across industry

Jul 16, 2009: DMEPOS Supplier Accreditation and Surety Bond Requirement Deadlines Coming in October

Medicare suppliers of DMEPOS unless exempt, must be accredited and obtain a surety bond

Jun 16, 2009: How Will the Red Flags Rule Affect You?

Pharmacy and HME providers will be required to adhere to new policies to protect identity theft

Jun 2, 2009: Competitive Bidding

H. D. Smith expresses concern that pending legislation will not accomplish constructive results

May 13, 2009: H1N1 Influenza A Reinforces the Importance of Pandemic Planning

Employers should consider creating a plan detailing the organization’s course of action in the event of a pandemic

Apr 13, 2009: The Current Status of Proper Pharmaceutical Disposal

Pharmaceutical disposal suggestions to protect the environment and yourself

Apr 8, 2009: President Obama Creates White House Office of Health Reform

Office will proivde leadership to the executive branch in establishing policies, priorities and objectives

Mar 12, 2009: H. D. Smith Files Additional Comments Supporting HME

Increased communication necessary to create a stronger policy

Feb 16, 2009: H. D. Smith Submits Comments to CMS Supporting the HME Industry

H. D. Smith takes stand for more defined legislation

Feb 13, 2009: Food & Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 Introduced

Bill focuses on both food and drug issues

Jan 15, 2009: Regulatory Updates

Accreditation dates and processes communicated