Medicare Part D drug plan beneficiaries will have access to more changes next year — at this year’s prices, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
LTC pharmacists take stand on medication therapy management programs
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Haymarket Media
Aug 07, 2006
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists on Friday became the first organization to address medication therapy management (MTM) services for institutionalized Medicare beneficiaries.
McKnight’s named ‘nation’s best’
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James M. Berklan
Jun 12, 2006
For the second straight year McKnight’s Long-Term News has been honored for having the “Best News Section” in the national competition sponsored by the American Society of Health Publication...
Opinion: The Big Picture — Looking past the parking lot
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John O'Connor
Jun 12, 2006
In his illuminating autobiography, Wendy’s Restaurant Founder Dave Thomas talks about the intense competition he faced early on.
McKnight’s repeats ‘nation’s best’ honor
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Haymarket Media
May 04, 2006
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News was announced Wednesday as the Gold Award winner for having the “Best News Section” among American healthcare publications. It is the second year in a row...
Pharmacists petition CMS for Part D changes to long-term care
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Haymarket Media
Jan 30, 2006
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and five other healthcare groups are recommending the government make several policy changes to the Medicare Part D program. The purpose is to resolve medication...
Pharmacists join lawsuit against Medicare Part D
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Haymarket Media
Dec 08, 2005
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists has joined eight advocacy groups in a lawsuit against Michael Leavitt, the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The groups accuse the...
Pharmacy organization expresses concerns about Part D program enrollment
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Haymarket Media
Nov 28, 2005
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists is concerned that nursing home residents will face a challenge in enrolling in the Medicare Part D benefit because they cannot receive any advisement about...
McKnight’s wins Gold, five awards overall in ASHPE competition
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Haymarket Media
May 03, 2005
McKnight’s long-term care publications have been honored with five awards — including two first-place finishes — in the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors’ 2005 Awards Competition.
LTC pharmacy groups want inclusion of more drugs under Medicare law
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Haymarket Media
Feb 25, 2005
Long-term care pharmacy organizations are urging Congress to take legislative action to include four classes of drugs that are currently excluded from the new Medicare outpatient drug benefit.