Pharmacist group proposes compromise to CMS on conflict-of-interest concerns
Dec 19, 2011
A consultant pharmacists’ group has proposed a compromise on a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid recommendation that could have put independent pharmacists in nursing homes.
Top geriatric medicine professionals gather at ASCP’s annual conference
Nov 10, 2011
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists’ 2011 annual meeting and exhibition will take place Wednesday through next Friday at the Phoenix Convention Center. Kicking off the event will be a...
Did you know we have ‘cushy’ jobs?
By
Teri Weiman, SSD-AD
Aug 15, 2011
“Teri does well in school, however, is a social butterfly,” numerous teachers commented on my report cards while I was growing up. My 10-year-old’s reasoning was: “That’s...
McKnight’s snags three ASBPE awards
Aug 12, 2011
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News has won three 2011 American Society of Business Publication Editors awards, including two Gold Awards.
McKnight’s earns Gold, again
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2011
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News has repeated as the Gold Award winner for Best News Section in the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors awards competition.
McKnight’s wins top prizes for news section, website and online coverage
May 05, 2011
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News has earned the Gold Award for Best News Section in the 2011 American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors awards competition. The awards recognize outstanding...
Consultant pharmacists join call for delay in short-cycle dispensing for long-term care
Mar 21, 2011
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists recently joined a growing list of pharmacist- and healthcare-organizations that oppose a shorter prescription drug dispensing cycle for long-term care facilities.
Many providers not making IT preparation for looming HIPAA rule
Feb 08, 2011
Despite having less than a year to be ready, many providers are still not prepared for HIPAA 5010. Among facilities participating in a recent HIMSS-sponsored survey, “one third report they either...
New short-cycle law: Is it worth the pain?
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2011
Long-term care pharmacists will have to adjust to shorter dispensation cycles
Provider to pay $376,000 for hiring ineligible employees
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 03, 2011
In a case that is sure to fuel the push for more extensive nursing home employee background checks, an Indiana provider has been slapped with $376,000 in penalties for employing seven individuals who either...