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Policies and Procedures for Pharmacy Technician Errors: Pharmacy technicians are an integral part of every pharmacy team. Whether in a retail, hospital, institutional or specialty setting, pharmacy technicians are taking on increasingly important roles with expanding responsibilities. However, as ro
What Stormans vs. Wiesman Ruling Means for Your Pharmacy: The latest legal decision handed down at the end of July once again places the Pharmacy profession in the public spotlight regarding provider versus patient rights. In the decision by a federal appeals court in the case of Stormans vs. Wiesma
Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Review and Creation: Every pharmacy is required to have a Pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual. Every state and most Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have specific policy requirements that the pharmacy is expected to incorporate into their manuals. More importantly, the
Pharmacy Compliance Audits: Just the mention of the word "audit" makes every pharmacy owner, manager and staff member anxious. In today's environment of media scrutiny and computerization, it is safe to assume that eventually your pharmacy will be the subject of a pharmacy compliance audit. With ove
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act of 2015: HCC is committed to helping get The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act of 2015 (H.R. 592/S. 314) passed. The bill would amend title XVII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover Pharmacist services. This wo
Drug Supply Chain Integrity Act (DSCSA): The FDA announced yesterday that it has delayed taking any action regarding dispensing pharmacies in relation to the Drug Supply Chain Integrity Act (DSCSA) deadline that had been scheduled to go into effect on July 1st, 2015. What is now being called the "Tr
HCC Pharmacy Consulting Client Receives VIPPS Accreditation: Recently a South Florida client requested Healthcare Consultants to provide Pharmacy Consultation assistance in regards to obtaining VIPPS accreditation. HCC provided our client an Experienced Consultant Pharmacist to assist with the mound
The Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) is holding their annual TPA Conference and Expo from July 10th through July 12th. This year’s convention will take place at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center located in The Woodlands, Texas. The theme of the conference is Shaping Your
What King vs. Burwell Decision Means to Pharmacies: Last week the U.S. Supreme Court voted in favor of upholding one of the primary tenets of the Affordable Care Act in the King vs. Burwell decision. This is the second ruling by the Supreme Court that was in favor of President's Obama's health care
This year marks the 125th annual meeting and convention for the Florida Pharmacy Association. This year’s convention will take place at the Renaissance At World Golf Village located in St. Augustine from June 24th to the 28th. The FPA is known in Florida for being the premiere state organization tha
NIH Pharmacy Shuts Down: Compounding pharmacies are once again under scrutiny on a national level as The National Institutes of Health (NIH) suspended all operations of its Clinical Center Pharmaceutical Development Section (PDS) last Thursday. The pharmacy, located at the NIH clinical center in Bet
This year marks the 134th annual convention and trade show for the Alabama Pharmacy Association. Healthcare Consultants Pharmacy Staffing is proud once again to sponsor and attend this premier state event. It presents us all with a chance to catch up with friends, network with colleagues, preview th