February 12, 2014

See what MPA is all about. Today you are receiving a complimentary issue of the MPA Fast Five, we hope you will find it informative. This is a weekly e-news letter distributed to all MPA members. If you would like to find out more about membership in MPA, go to MORx.com or call us at 573-636-7522.

Proposed Changes to the Protected Drug Classes of Medicare Part D

The CMS 2015 Call Letter, which serves to update Medicare partners on proposed changes in policy, includes changes to the Medicare Part D protected drug classes

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CMS Proposed Rule on Changes to Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs

CMS has introduced a proposed rule that would make significant changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare D prescription drug program for the 2015 contract year. Much in this proposed rule indicates that CMS has been listening to community pharmacy as a whole.

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Adult Vaccination Schedule by Vaccine and Age Group

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the 2014 schedule for childhood immunizations. Title can simply be 2014 Immunization Schedules available on MORx.com.

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Another Part of the Affordable Care Act Delayed for a Year

The Obama administration Monday announced another delay in the implementation of the requirement that employers provide health insurance for their employees.

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PTCB CPhTs By State

The map below shows the number of active PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs) by state, and states that currently regulate pharmacy technicians.

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