Pharmacy - Hospital-based Pharmacy

09.10.2018  | Hospitals File Suit to Halt 340B Cuts
AHA and other hospital interests filed suit in U.S. District Court to stop a nearly 30% reduction in Medicare payments to hospitals for purchase of outpatient drugs under the 340B program.
05.14.2018  | HPC Hears Concerns Over Insurers’ Pharmacy Mandates
MHA has informed the HPC about patient safety and cost considerations related to insurance companies’ drug policies.
03.26.2018  | New License Requirements for Pharmacy Trainees
The Board of Registration in Pharmacy has issued some new, stricter rules for pharmacy technicians in training.
03.05.2018  | New Guidelines for Pharmacy Expansions
The Board of Registration in Pharmacy has issued a new application form for pharmacies considering expansions.
02.12.2018  | Supply Shortages Persist; Delegation Seeks Answers & Solutions
Hospitals are still reporting that they are low on IV bags, saline and emergency products.
01.15.2018  | A Shortage of IV Resources ... and Medications
There's been a nationwide shortage of IV fluids through injection bags since Hurricane Maria disrupted production facilities in Puerto Rico.
12.05.2017  | HB3239 An Act to Improve Access to and Reporting of Pharmacy Services in Hospitals
HB3239 An Act to Improve Access to and Reporting of Pharmacy Services in Hospitals
11.17.2015  | An Act to Improve Access to Pharmacy Services in Hospitals
The Massachusetts Hospital Association (MHA), on behalf of its member hospitals and health systems, appreciates this opportunity to offer comments in strong support of HB1971 “An Act to Improve Access to Pharmacy Services in Hospitals.”

Resources

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