Pioneer ACO Model proves to be a money-saver

Medicare costs for more than 669,000 beneficiaries within the Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations last year grew at a slower pace, 0.3%, compared to the 0.8% growth rate in spending for those beneficiaries not part of this new model, according to a press statement. » More

NACDS Foundation seeks proposals for MTM research

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has announced a request-for-proposals to research integrating medication therapy management services into the hospital discharge process. » More

Report: CVD risk factors pharmacists can address

The Community Preventive Services Task Force, an independent, uncompensated panel of public health and prevention experts, has released 3 recommendations to address risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Pharmacists were included as members of the team to help with interventions for CVD prevention. » More

VIDEOS: HIV screening, treatment and medication management

Drug Topics sat down with two Cleveland Clinic infectious disease experts to discuss the screening, treatment and medication management of HIV. » More

Continuing Education

Pain Management: New July CPE activity available

Welcome to our CPE series: Pain Management Considerations for Medication Therapy Management, which has been designed for pharmacists who take care of patients who need pain relief. You can earn up to 10 credits by completing our April 2013 through August 2013 monthly knowledge-based activities and 2 credits from September 2013 to October 2013 with 2 monthly interactive online case studies.

The July activity covers regulatory and ethical issues in pain management.

To read and print the article with TEST QUESTIONS, click here. To proceed to the online exams and earn up to 2 CPE credits, click here to log in.

Announcement: Welcome to the new user registration process. This new process requires all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide or update their NABP e-Profile ID in order to electronically keep track of CPE credits from ACPE-accredited providers. If you have not done so, you can obtain your NABP e-Profile ID now at www.MyCPEmonitor.net. This profile will enable you to have one login for all the NABP programs and services you will need throughout your career.

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