RPh email sent to the TPA today 03/20/2014

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Pharmaciststeve

Would you believe that from this RPh’s letter.. believes that the particular BOP in this state… seemingly has little interest in patient safety.. I don’t know which chain this RPH’s works for.. but… take a guess ! Today has been a interesting day.. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA)  has requested a FEDERAL INVESTIGATION of WAGS https://www.pharmaciststeve.com/?p=5310 […]

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HIPAA violations unchecked ?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Pharmaciststeve

Senator Calls on Walgreens to Protect Patient Information http://www.walgreensgonewrong.org/latest-updates/markey-walgreens From the article: In the wake of a recent report finding risk to patient privacy, drug security and public health at a new type of Walgreens pharmacy, Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) has penned a letter to the company questioning the model. HIPAA-protected patient information, such as medical […]

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Advocacy group questions “safety” of WAGS RPh out front prgm

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Pharmaciststeve

Advocates File Complaint With State Officials Over Walgreens’ New Pharmacy Format http://news.wgcu.org/post/advocates-file-complaint-state-officials-over-walgreens-new-pharmacy-format From the article: An advocacy group filed a complaint with state health officials Wednesday alleging Walgreens’ new pharmacy format is a public health and patient privacy risk to Floridians. “But the problem here is that there is still only one pharmacist responsible for […]

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