a “focused” Squeaky wheel more often produces results

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Below is a story that was published on National Pain Report abt 10 days ago. I reached out to Cynthia because she seemed to be at her wits end. Mainly because of some hard-headed decision of her health insurer (United Health) not willing to pay for the only medication in a particular class – non […]

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Majority of IV Medication Errors Linked to Clinical Practice, Not Technology

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Majority of IV Medication Errors Linked to Clinical Practice, Not Technology http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2016/03/majority-of-iv-medication-errors-linked-to-clinical-practice-not-technology.aspx Mistakes that occur during the administration of intravenous (IV) medications have long been one of the most common types of errors in hospitals, and for years many experts have believed that advances in technology—such as the use of so-called smart pumps—were the key […]

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Virginia General Assembly passes medical marijuana production bill

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Virginia General Assembly passes medical marijuana production bill http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/health_and_food/virginia-general-assembly-passes-medical-marijuana-production-bill/article_5efcbc40-e7c9-11e5-a75c-3fb151d110ab.html This week, Virginia’s lawmakers passed a bill which will allow for the eventual production and distribution of low THC marijuana oils in the Commonwealth. After lengthy discussions and negotiations in both houses, SB701, Cannabidiol oil and THC-A oil; permitting of pharmaceutical processors to manufacture and provide, […]

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drug dealer claims that legalizing Heroin will put him out of a job

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

New York Becomes First State to Legalize Heroin www.diseasestreatment.info/new-york-becomes-first-state-to-legalize-heroin/ The state of New York made history this week, following on the heels of the wave of marijuana legalizations across the country. Recreational use of heroin will become fully legal in the state by the end of this year. The decision was met with controversy, but […]

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Doc linked to 3 pt’s deaths… but no controlled meds involved… so no charges ?

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Doctor given prison for taking kickbacks to prescribe risky drug http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-medicare-fraud-kickbacks-sentencing-met-20160311-story.html Get the stories that make Chicago. All of the time. On every device. Try Unlimited Digital Access for 99¢. News Local news Breaking News Doctor given prison for taking kickbacks to prescribe risky drug Reinstein sentenced Dr. Michael Reinstein, right, leaves the Dirksen U.S. […]

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20/20 program tonight on Heroin addiction

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

ABC has been promoting their 20/20 special on BREAKING POINT – HEROIN IN AMERICA I went to check my local listing on my TIVO  it was suppose to be on at 10 PM (EST) BUT  COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS take over the local ABC affiliate at 7PM and even pushing back the local news till 11:30 […]

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MASS invokes the “final solution” on Medicaid pts

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

State sets new limits on opioid prescriptions Local experts fear the pendulum may be swinging too far http://www.recorder.com/News/Local/State-sets-new-limits-on-opioid-prescriptions By TOM RELIHAN Recorder Staff Wednesday, March 02, 2016 Here we have the state “playing doctor” on Medicaid pts.. the most sick and the poorest among us.. the least capable of defending for themselves.   Please note that […]

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DEA: STUPIDITY is not a handicap ?

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

DEA agent parking causes controversy http://www.local8now.com/content/news/DEA-agent-parking-causes-controversy–371735291.html KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) — People normally don’t park in handicap spaces or fire lanes without the proper identification. That’s not the case for the parking lot at the Atrium Building. “I’m just finally tired of it,” said Pete Herriford, Engineering Technician for ARC Automotive. Herriford works in the building. […]

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Pt’s rights… practitioner’s obligations… terminating care

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Terminating the Physician-Patient Relationship http://www.physicianspractice.com/blog/terminating-physician-patient-relationship Blog | January 24, 2014 | Difficult Patients, Law & Malpractice, Operations, Patient Dismissal, Patient Relations, Risk Management By Linda Sue Mangels, BSED, MSED Doctors often get into the field of medicine because they love helping people — their patients. However, from time to time, a patient’s behaviors and actions […]

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It is stated that 80% of meth comes from south of the border

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

DEA: Mexican meth flooding across the border http://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/dea-mexican-meth-flooding-across-the-border LAREDO, TEXAS — The Feds are actively making meth busts along the border. In the last week they seized over $500,000 worth of meth, weighing nearly 50 pounds. Eighteen pounds of it came in liquid form, which is a new tactic smugglers are using. “Of all the […]

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