Thought Leadership: Healthcare

Your Hospital Could be at Risk in Multiple Departments

When you think of recalls, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?  Most people in the healthcare industry would probably say pharmaceuticals, but those aren’t the only hospital products that get recalled. Not by a long shot. From biologics to devices to food in the cafeteria, your facility is full of potential recalls. It’s important you’re prepared to protect staff and patients in every department. 

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Tips For Payer Contract Negotiation, Reconciliation and Recoupment

To take the sting out of contracting’s difficult process, pharmacy leaders need to have a solid understanding of best practices when working with payers.

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6 Questions To Ask Yourself About Your Rx Returns Policies

We all know how last-mile Rx returns management can impact profitability. Maximizing value is tricky, especially when returns are at high volume. Are you doing enough? To find out, you need to answer these key questions about your Rx returns strategies.

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How To Master Hazardous Rx Returns Rules For Every State

Did you know 23 states have hazardous waste management rules that differ from federal rules? Did you know 35 states have adopted Subpart P?  As if this weren’t complicated enough, on both levels — federal and state — these regulations are constantly changing. Keeping up is like constantly trying to hit a moving target, but unfortunately, it’s not optional.

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Get On Track With DSCSA Requirements

For pharmacies nationwide, this November brings more than just the holidays. It brings full enactment of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). And though the industry has spent the last 10 years preparing, with the deadline fast approaching, there’s been an uptick in urgency.  Dispensers need to understand their responsibilities.

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What You Should Know About Mandated Drug Stewardship

State governments have ramped up their efforts to address public health and environmental issues. That’s good — except that they’ve focused solely on pharmaceutical manufacturers. The result? Legislated, manufacturer-funded drug stewardship programs. And with seven state-wide initiatives already in play, the significant regulatory, operational and financial challenges faced by drugmakers will continue to grow. Dramatically.

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Tackling Compliance For Drop Ship, 340B And Repackaging Cases

As the clock ticks toward full Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) implementation, questions are surfacing about special logistical cases. Every pharmacy needs to be compliant by November 27th, but these special cases could slow (or even stop) your progress. Logistical complexities within pharmacies can make compliance trickier.

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IT’S TIME TO MAKE A MOVE ON THOSE GLOBAL LOCATION NUMBERS

It’s only six short months until your pharmacy needs to be in compliance with the full enactment of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). And it’s up to you to make sure there aren’t any missing pieces. Global location numbers (GLNs) are required for all supply chain trading partners. If you’re still not sure about how GLNs relate to DSCSA compliance and your facility, it’s time to look into these compliance basics.

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TIME TO UNCOVER A NEW LEVEL OF PAYER CONTRACTING VISIBILITY

The payer contracting landscape has shifted. Fixed discount, or AWP minus, models have given way to a blend of “traditional” fixed discounts and effective rate reimbursement. And pharmacies are wondering, what does that mean for us?

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