More seniors may be willing to take deprescribing advice
By
John Hall
Jan 31, 2024
More seniors have stopped taking some medications, possible evidence that efforts to stem overprescribing may be working.
Profile: Frank Grosso
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 05, 2017
A chance conversation with a pharmacist changed Frank Grosso’s life.
Also in the News for Feb. 27
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 27, 2018
ASCP names Worz new executive director and CEO … Connecticut nursing home fined after resident violently beats another with wheelchair foot pedal … GAO: State evaluations of Medicaid expansion...
ASCP releases platform for education
Aug 08, 2017
ASCP has launched a new set of tools for pharmacists called SenioRX Solutions, which includes its new Business Skills Certificate Program, online directory, Virtual Pharmacy Network, pathway to BCGP, and...
Pharmacists’ group celebrates Older Americans Month with new offerings
May 02, 2018
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists is celebrating “Older Americans Month,” which kicked off Tuesday, by offering an array of new tools.
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...
Grosso leaving, ASCP begins search for new CEO and executive director
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Nov 08, 2017
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists will begin a search for a new executive director and CEO to lead the group beginning in 2018, current top executive Frank Grosso, RPh, has announced.
60 SECONDS WITH… Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP ASCP, Chief Executive
Apr 08, 2018
Q: As the new CEO of ASCP, what is your No. 1 goal? A: I have a responsibility to our consultant pharmacist members to foster opportunities for them. With the aging population growing, and knowing they...
Pharmacists warn of prescription denials for Medicaid residents
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Haymarket Media
Jul 23, 2007
Medicaid beneficiaries in nursing homes and other settings will be denied access to medications starting Oct. 1 if a mandate for “tamper-resistant” prescription pads is not changed. That’s...
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...