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Why I Hope to Die at 75     By Ezekiel J. Emanuel In his controversial essay that appears in the October issue of The Atlantic, the prominent bioethicist Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel argues that longevity — living into your 80s, 90s and beyond — often comes at the expense of quality of life. Emanuel says he […]

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Drugs or lifestyle changes? Are pharmacists pill-happy? http://drugtopics.modernmedicine.com/drug-topics/news/drugs-or-lifestyle-changes-are-pharmacists-pill-happy From the article: It is my impression that many pharmacists are not particularly interested in the prevention of disease, preferring pharmacological solutions to lifestyle changes. For example, in my experience, many pharmacists seem to be far more interested in learning about the (often theoretical) mode of action […]

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Star Ratings Explained http://smartretailingrx.com/regulatory-public-affairs/star-ratings-explained/ From the article: What star ratings are and why they matter to community pharmacies. Star ratings matter a great deal to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans because these ratings affect their revenue, reimbursements and enrollment.[i] Since many of your customers are enrolled in MA and MA Prescription Drug Plans (MAPDPs) and because […]

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