News & Events
- CMS Releases the Revised Standardized Pharmacy Notice (CMS-10147)
Beginning with the 2012 plan year, this version of the pharmacy notice must be provided to Part D enrollees when a prescription cannot be covered (“filled”) under the Medicare Part D benefit at the point-of-sale (POS). The regulation requires distribution of this written notice as of January 1, 2012. We recognize that plan sponsors may need additional time to ensure that operations and systems are in place to fully comply with this requirement. Action for noncompliance will not be taken against a plan sponsor prior to May 1, 2012. A Spanish version of the notice will be posted to the above CMS website once OMB has approved the translated version of the notice. -- More Information
- Texas Readies a New Weapon Against "Doctor Shopping" for Prescription Drugs
As prescription drug abuse increases, Texas is readying a new weapon to catch patients who "doctor shop" for multiple prescriptions and physicians who prescribe too many painkillers. The Texas Department of Public Safety has been collecting prescription histories of Texans for years, but by this summer the data are expected to be online so doctors, pharmacists and law enforcement officials can more quickly identify the patients abusing pain medications and the medical establishments profiting from the drug trade. The Legislature last year made "doctor shopping" a felony in most cases and has tried to curb so-called pill mills that supply popular painkillers. Next year, the Legislature will consider whether to make it mandatory for doctors and pharmacists to check the state database before writing or filling a prescription. -- Read Article
- Gov. Perry Appoints Nelson as Chair of Medicaid Reform Waiver Legislative Oversight Committee
Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Sen. Jane Nelson of Flower Mound as chair of the Medicaid Reform Waiver Legislative Oversight Committee for a term to expire at the pleasure of the governor. Pursuant to Senate Bill 7 of the 82nd Legislative Session, the committee will facilitate the design and development of the state's Medicaid reform waiver, and facilitate a smooth transition from existing Medicaid payment systems and benefit designs to the new model enabled by the waiver.
- Pharmacists React to Changes in Medicaid Payments
Pharmacists across the state say changes in the way the state handles pharmacy services could threaten their businesses... as well as "thousands" of jobs. The state plans to move to managed care for pharmacy services starting March 1st. And because of that move, pharmacists will receive "less" money for each Medicaid prescription they fill. For those pharmacies whose customer base is made up of primarily Medicaid patients. It could mean the end of the line for their business. -- Read Article
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