While pts can’t get their Rxs in a timely manner at CVS ..this is how they help upper management unwind at DISNEY WORLD

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Pharmaciststeve

Disney Epcot. LOTS of Disney photos floating around social. Reddit says some CVS ‘leadership experience’ attendees were given spending money for Epcot because it was a ‘team building exercise’. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/R5Iev9RIAp — Beth Joyner Waldron (@BethWaldron) August 8, 2022 The most recent quarter CVS reported abt a 3 BILLION net profit (pretax)… the above apparently […]

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study provided a clear picture of pain medication: to assist pharmacists in targeting deprescribing efforts geared at both patients and providers

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Pharmaciststeve

Pain Management in Breast Cancer Outpatients https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/pain-management-in-breast-cancer-outpatients Pain is reported by 25% to 89% of breast cancer (BC) patients during the disease process. This pain, which may be due to disease progression, surgery, or drug treatment, can range from mild to severe and can be of short or long duration. Little is known about how […]

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HHS, DOJ Issue Guidance to Eliminate Telehealth Discrimination

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Pharmaciststeve

HHS, DOJ Issue Guidance to Eliminate Telehealth Discrimination https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/hhs-doj-issue-guidance-to-eliminate-telehealth-discrimination The federal agencies’ guidance provides examples of discrimination during telehealth visits and actions to ensure virtual care remains accessible to all.  In honor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) anniversary, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) worked with the US Department of […]

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7 healthcare takeaways from Senate Democrats’ newly passed $739B landmark bill

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Pharmaciststeve

7 healthcare takeaways from Senate Democrats’ newly passed $739B landmark bill https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/7-healthcare-takeaways-from-senate-democrats-newly-passed-739b-landmark-bill.html With a 51-50 vote, Senate Democrats passed a sweeping $739 billion bill Aug. 7 that furthers some of the largest changes to healthcare in years. Titled the Inflation Reduction Act, the bill touches energy, tax reform and healthcare. The House is expected to […]

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