Frustration, fury: Lawmakers renew push as new report skewers drug middlemen on pricing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 10, 2024
An interim report issued by federal officials this week excoriated pharmacy sales middlemen over business practices that have grossly inflated drug prices — and made it harder for long-term care pharmacists...
Federal agency issues nursing home staffing brief highlighting CNA numbers gap
By
Josh Henreckson
Jul 01, 2024
The majority of US nursing homes currently meet at least two of the three criteria of the federal nursing home mandate, according to a new brief from federal health officials. Only about 30% meet the requirements...
Consultant pharmacists group forms for-profit subsidiary
Jun 13, 2008
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) this week announced the launch of ASCP Ventures, Inc., a for-profit subsidiary of ASCP.
End-of-life talks, planning benefit all racial groups, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
May 20, 2024
Goals-of-care conversations and advance directives don’t necessarily benefit certain racial groups more than others in terms of achieving individuals’ end-of-life goals, a new study showed. Having...
ASCP offers changes on drug guidance in State Manual
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 01, 2005
Spurred by concerns about the distribution of certain medicines in nursing homes, the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) has called for changes to a manual that provides guidance to Medicare...
ASCP subsidiary will seek profits
Jun 23, 2008
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) last week announced the launch of ASCP Ventures, a for-profit subsidiary . The new launch will seek new opportunities that help the organization further...
Consultant pharmacists: Let nurses be doctors’ agents for pain medications in nursing homes
Sep 03, 2010
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists has come out strongly in favor of allowing nursing home nurses to act on behalf of physicians when it comes to prescribing pain medications. ASCP officials...
ASCP debuts new website
Oct 19, 2016
The website puts senior care pharmacist resources and educational tools up front and allows users to see continuing education opportunities
Inaugural ASCP transitions of care forum arrives
Apr 24, 2015
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists is hosting a two-day forum for post-acute care pharmacy stakeholders Monday and Tuesday in Baltimore. The first-of-its kind conference will gather industry...
ASCP gathers for spring conference
May 18, 2012
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) will hold its spring conference and exposition at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, CA from May 20-23. The keynote speaker will be Dan Benamoz, R. Ph.,...