Digital Food Pharmacy Season Health Receives $3.4 Million in Funding
Unhealthy lifestyle factors like diet contribute strongly to health outcomes, spurring a wave of “food-as-medicine” startups. One of these startups, [...]
Highlights from AMCP 2022
The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy convened last week for its annual meeting, bringing nearly 3,000 pharmacists and other healthcare [...]
FTC Faces Pressure from Pharmacies to Act on High Drug Costs
As the cost of prescription drugs continues to rise, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is under increased pressure from independent [...]
FDA Will Propose Rules on the Distribution of Some Compound Drugs
Last Wednesday, the FDA annouced it would start the rule-making process to address the interstate transportation of compounded drugs. The [...]
Study Finds Hospitals Charge More for Drugs Than Specialty Pharmacies
A recent AHIP study found hospitals charged an average of $7000 more than specialty pharmacies for a single treatment. In [...]
Split Vote Blocks FTC Investigation into PBM’s Impact on Pharmacies
A 2-2 vote last week blocked the FTC’s investigation into the impact of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) on specialty pharmacies [...]
AMCP Releases Pay-for-Performance Principles for Pharmacists
The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) has released its list of 13 principles for an ethical and effective pay-for-performance [...]
AMCP Executive Fellowship in Health Care Association Leadership
In January 2021, AMCP launched the Executive Fellowship in Health Care Association Leadership. This immersive, year-long training program provides a [...]
Applications Sought for AMCP Board; Deadline is September 2
AMCP is seeking board members for the position of president-elect, treasurer, and two directors. Qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: [...]
Top 5 Signs You Are Ready for an Online Master’s Degree in 21st Century Healthcare
Taking that step to enroll in a Master’s degree program could result in a promotion, open doors to a new [...]
How a specialized Masters Degree can boost your healthcare career!
Are you searching for that opportunity to help propel you to the next promotion? Add to your credentials so you [...]
