Summertime Safety & Serenity
When schools close their doors for the summer, kids are released from the shackles of homework and tests to enjoy months of action-packed, nonstop fun. Summer reminds me of my weeklong Boy Scout summer camp experience at dear ole’ Treasure
Cholesterol and Heart Disease
Nearly 2,200 Americans die of cardiovascular disease daily, with an average of one death occurring every 40 seconds. An estimated 7.1 million Americans have experienced a heart attack during their lifetimes. Those who survive a heart attack often go on
How You Can Help Texas Tornado Victims
If you want to provide assistance, the Red Cross can be reached at 800-RED-CROSS (733-2767) or redcross.org. One fast option to help provide disaster relief is to text REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief. An aerial image taken Sunday,
Tramadol DEA C-IV Classification
Tramadol DEA C-IV Classification Please be advised that on July 2, 2014, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published in the Federal Register the final rule placing Tramadol into schedule IV of the Controlled Substances Act. This rule becomes effective on August 18,
Guidance on Part D Coverage of Hospice Drugs
CMS has issued a final memo providing guidance for Part D sponsors and hospices as it relates to payment for drugs for hospice beneficiaries in 2014. The effective date of this policy clarification is May 1, 2014 and will be
Painful prescription: Pharmacy benefit managers make out better than their customers
In late 2008, Meridian Health Systems, a nonprofit that owns and operates six hospitals in southern New Jersey, hired a new pharmacy benefits management (PBM) company to help reduce the surging medication costs for its 12,000 employees and their families.
Go for a walk!
If you are out of shape or simply unable to go far walking is still a great way to get moving. You'll receive way more benefits than you might think. Now that spring is near, get out there! Click on the link
Have you signed up for healthcare yet?
Have you signed up for healthcare yet? There are some things you might need to know before the deadline hits. Please click on the link below to find out more. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/things-obamacare-deadline/story?id=22945074
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Feeling a little depressed lately with the shorter days and the cold, winter weather we have been having lately?You have no energy and you don't want to do anything but stay in bed all day? This may be because of Seasonal
Independent pharmacies should have the same rights has the national chains.
Independent pharmacies should have the same rights has the national chains. Currently independent pharmacies are not able to be part of an insurance plan's preferred network. Sign this petition to help change this! Thank you for your help. https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/create-level-playing-field-independent-pharmacies-stop-pbm-harassment-save-small-businesses/XsXYz5Tn