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The anti-kickback statute makes it a felony to knowingly and willfully offer, pay, solicit, or receive any remuneration to induce a person (including a legal entity) to refer an individual for the furnishing or arranging for the furnishing of any Medicare-covered item or service.

A key factor in addressing these traceability issues, Horvath said, has been the continuous improvement program, implemented 2 years ago at AmerisourceBergen and developed with the goal to enhance customer experience.

The National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) have been updated for the first time in 3 years to reflect the latest recommended standards for diabetes care.

Empowering pharmacists with information and autonomy enables them to care for patients in the best way possible.

Video series encourages patients to "think fungus" if symptoms don't improve.

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have difficulty adhering to medications, leading to exacerbations, and often hospitalization.

Clinical pharmacists have the oppurtunity to enhance the care of patients through medication expertise.

Five new MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics have opened in New York City, providing convenient access to acute health care services to the community.

Most patients on opioids experience one if not more adverse events, many gastrointestinal, during the course of therapy.

This article will describe the unusual discovery of 5 commonly prescribed medications, many of which were through serendipitous events.

Eculizumab is an injection that is associated with an increased risk of meningococcal disease.

When I first interviewed a pharmacist about her pharmacy position for my column, I found what I was meant to do and what I love to do: tell stories.

Isomeric allegedly manufactured and distributed purportedly sterile drug products, including injectable and ophthalmic drugs that were adulterated because the drugs were made under insanitary conditions.

Officials with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have proposed to cut the amount of controlled substances to be manufactured in 2018 by 20%, compared to 2017, according to a press release.

“Don’t be afraid to reach out and talk to your elected officials, whether on a federal, local or state level,” Boehner said.

With a shift from intravenous to self-administered medication, specialty pharmacists are key in patient education.

To combat the abuse and diversion of opioid medications, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced the formation of a new Department of Justice (DOJ) pilot program to crack down on opioid-related health care fraud.

Bruce A. Feinberg, DO, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions speaks about the possible change of the pathway program due to alternative payment models, such as the Oncology Care Model.

Smith Drug Company has announced that Matthew Pike has been named to the newly-created position of Associate Vice President of Strategy, Industry Relations.

Although the FDA is not bound by the recommendation of the committee, their advice is taken into consideration.

Officials with the FDA have announced the approval of glecaprevir and pibrentasvir (Mavyret, AbbVie Inc) for hepatitis C.

This weekly video program provides our readers with an in-depth review of the latest news, product approvals, FDA rulings, and more. Our Week in Review is a can't miss for the busy pharmacy professional.

HIV continues to be a global problem, and researchers from Brazil have joined the growing chorus of voices in emphasizing that pharmacist involvement in care for patients with HIV improves outcomes.

What is the importance and prevalence of treat-to-target?

Bruce A. Feinberg, DO, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions, talks about the role pharmacists can play in potential education for patients outside of the oncology clinic.

Allscripts has announced a definitive agreement to acquire McKesson Corporation’s hospital and health system IT business, Enterprise Information Solutions, for $185 million in cash.

The efficacy and safety of ibrutinib for the treatment of cGVHD were studied in a single-arm trial of 42 patients with cGVHD whose symptoms persisted despite standard treatment with corticosteroids.

Pharmacists can play a crucial role in promoting the flu vaccine to these patients by recognizing the characteristics of those who do not seek vaccinations.

Pharmacists play an important role in counseling patients on biologics.