TODAY'S HEADLINES
Pharmacists throughout California are a signature away from being able to give a full range of immunizations, as well as dispensing birth control pills and certain medications for international travel.
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A new report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says millions of Americans are at risk from drug-resistant superbugs that cause gonorrhea, C. difficile, and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. » More
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Articles, video, tools and CME on one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
The major risk-factor for COPD is smoking, and women with COPD have a higher mortality rate than men, according to statistics from The American Lung Association.
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Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. has partnered with CoverMyMeds to launch MHAuthorizeRx, a web-based tool designed to help pharmacies collaborate with physicians in submitting prior authorizations to health plans. » More
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Patty Kumbera, COO, OutcomesMTM, and Jessica Frank, VP Operations, OutcomesMTM, discuss that company's 2013 Trends Report, including interim results from its collaboration with Caresource. One of the country's largest Medicaid managed healthcare plans, Caresource has already seen a $1.30 return for every $1 invested in MTM services. » More |
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UCONN offers live MTM for diabetes event Nov. 9
The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics present the live event "Medication Therapy Management for Patients with Diabetes" on Saturday, November 9, at the Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in Bronx, N.Y. Learn motivational interviewing skills and apply MTM concepts to patients with diabetes to earn 7 CPE credits. Practice your skills after this program to earn another 6 CPE credits and a Certificate in MTM for the Patient with Diabetes!
For more information about pre-requisites and to register, go to
 http://pharmacy.uconn.edu/academics/ce/mtm-for-patients-with-dm
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Continuing Education
This month, Drug Topics offers the first part of a two-part CPE series, "MTM considerations in osteoporosis care." Earn up to 2 credits by completing this application-based activity.
To read and print the August article with TEST QUESTIONS, click here. To proceed to the online exams and earn up to 2 CPE credits, click here to log in.
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