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CURRENT  ISSUES
 

Listed in order of posting with date of posting (most recent first)
This page does NOT include legislation specific issues. These issues are located on our PPA Legislative Current Issues page.
 
Updated Federal Upper Limit (FULs) Covered Drug Prices   (6/24/09)
Medicaid Integrity Program Provider Audit Fact Sheet  (5/18/09)
2009 Novel Influenza A (H1N1)   (5/1/09)   
  Talking Points
Interim Guidance from the PA Dept of Health
Algorithm to assist in decisions on testing and treatment for H1N1 (swine flu) Virus
CDC and Swine Flu
RxResponse Update
PA DOH Swine Flu Outbreak Status Report   (5/14/09)
A Pharmacists Guide to Pandemic Preparedness  
PDPH Update - Swine Influenza A (H1N1) - Philadelphia and National Update
Business Pandemic Influenza Checklist  
Seasonal Flu Checklist   
Hand Washing Sheet   
National Progress Report on E-prescribing    (4/23/09)
Red Flag Rules – Complying with Identify Theft    (4/14/09)
2009-2010 Budget Proposal     



 
PACE Reimbursement Cuts
PACE Proposal Cuts Issue Brief       (3/10/09)
PACE Proposal       (2/9/09)
Pharmacists' Talking Points    (5/19/09)
  House of Representatives – Department of Aging Appropriations Hearing    (2/24/09)
DPW Budget Briefing Summary      (2/24/09)

Department of Aging and Long Term Living     (2/11/09)
Smart Pharmacy    (2/4/09)
Pharmacy Principles for Health Care Reform   (2/13/09)
CDC Recommendations for Influenza Antiviral Medications    (2/4/09)
  CDC Health Advisory
Prescribing Information
NCPA’s Fight4Rx Campaign    (1/26/09)
  Registration Form
Call to Action
New Pennsylvania Patient Assistance Program     (1-16-09)
Information Regarding Singulair (montelukast sodium)   (1-14-09)
  FDA Statement   
Merck Corporate Response       

Prescribing Information           

DPW and Specialty Pharmacy Contracting    (1-8-09)

  DPW Summary of Program
Medicare Part D Plans Information 2009           (12-29-08)
New Rules for How Medicare Pays Suppliers for Oxygen Equipment     (12-23-08)

Changes to Part D Reporting Requirement - LTC Pharmacy Rebate Data  (12-3-08)

JCPP Vision for Pharmacy Practice 2015       (11-20-08)
  Project Summary
Action Plan Slides
Executive Summary Revised as of February 10, 2008
Final Report
Revised January 31, 2008
Future Vision of Pharmacy Practice
Insurance Committee Hearing Summary on Highmark/IBC Merger    (11-14-08)
Communication from the FDA about CFC-Propelled to HFA-Propelled Albuterol MDIs  (9-10-08)
Medicare Part B and Part B coverage information for EMEND    (8-4-08)
  Coverage Information for Emend
Prescribing Information for Bi-fold & Tri-fold Packs of Emend
Prescribing Information for Emend for Injection
Inventory Information Approval System (IIAS)
 

Fact Sheet     (12-10-08)
SIGIS 90% Rule Procedures Guide publication     (12-10-08)
IRS Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Debit Card Regulationseffective January 1, 2009         (11-20-08)

PA PAP Provider Bulletin    (4-16-08)
SMARxT Disposal Information
  SMARxT DISPOSAL: PhRMA joins APhA, FWS initiative    (3-31-08)
SmartRxT Disposal Program Fact Sheet                    (4-3-08)
Federal Guidelines Issued: Safe Medication Disposal (9-20-2007)
Tamper Resistant Rx Pads
  DPW Bulletin     (12-10-08)
Medicaid Tamper Resistant Prescription Law Pharmacists Fact Sheet    (8-26-08)
Tamper Resistant Rx Pads Call Summary   (3-11-08)
From the Pharmacy Section of the DPW site:  (3-31-08)
Provider Letter               
Frequently Asked Questions
Suppliers List

Federal Requirement for Outpatient drug prescriptions for MA recipients
PA Health Initiative White Papers
  Establishing Widespread Adoption of Electronic Health Records and Prescribing in PA  (2-25-08)
Building a Sustainable Model for Health Info Exchange in PA    (2-25-08)
Mail Order Demise    (2-14-08)
Part D Reference Guide  (12-14-07)
View or update your NPI information.   (11-23-07)
 CRNP Prescribing:
         CRNP/Pharmacist Memorandum of Understanding (07-02-2007)
         Outline of CRNP Prescribing Abilities  (Updated 10-04-07)
 White Paper - Barriers 2007 (06-12-07)
 Summary of the Requirements from the Combat Meth Act - by APhA  (09-25-06)
 Medication Guides - Pertinent Information (06-2006)
 Case update: O'Hare vs. UPMC
 Agreement on lawsuits with DPW
 PPA Position Paper on Importation and Internet Advertising



 

 
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The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association is a professional membership society of registered pharmacists, certified pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students who reside, work, attend college, or are interested in pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association
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