You can’t make this stuff up !

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Pharmaciststeve

Thanks to a fellow RPH.. for forwarding this to me… http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/computer-vision-syndrome Computer Vision Syndrome From the article: The name for eye problems caused by computer use is computer vision syndrome (CVS). CVS is not one specific eye problem. Instead, the term encompasses a whole range of eyestrain and pain experienced by computer users.

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The Shocking Truth About Medication Errors

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Pharmaciststeve

http://www.forbes.com/sites/leahbinder/2013/09/03/the-shocking-truth-about-medication-errors/   From the article: The computer checks the safety and appropriateness of the order and sends it electronically to the pharmacy. In the Colchicine example, a good CPOE system would alert the physician to the misplaced decimal in the order, and the best systems would prevent the order from being written in the first […]

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As Medicare saves money.. pts get abandoned !

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Pharmaciststeve

http://www.hmenews.com/article/cms-throws-safety-net-oxygen-patients   from the article: It appears CMS has finally realized that you can’t get blood from a stone—or oxygen equipment and services from an HME provider that has gone out of business. Under a cap that went into effect in 2009, providers cannot bill for patients after 36 months but they must still service […]

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