LTCPA Member News

CMS Proposal Raises Profound Concerns for Pharmacies | November 2011

LTCPA is concerned about a proposal from CMS regarding potential changes to the independence of consultant pharmacists as a consideration of the Conditions of Participation in the Medicare program for long-term care facilities.
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LTCPA Study Published in The Consultant Pharmacist | September 2011

LTCPA's study quantifying unused medications dispensed to Medicare Part D-covered skilled nursing facility residents has been selected for publication by The Consultant Pharmacist, the official peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists.
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Omnicare Rings NYSE Closing Bell | September 2011

Omnicare announced that it will commemorate its 30th anniversary as a public company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by ringing The Closing Bell on September 1, 2011. John Figueroa, CEO, along with the senior leadership team and Tom Marsh, a 30-year Omnicare veteran, will preside.
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Pharmerica Sponsors 3rd Annual NADONA Stephanie Carroll Scholarships | June 2011

PharMerica Corporation announced that for the 3rd year, the Company has funded 15 Stephanie Carroll scholarships in honor of Nurses Week.
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MHA Acquires Tidewater Group Purchasing from Omnicare, Inc. | May 2011

MHA announced the acquisition of Tidewater Group Purchasing from Omnicare, Inc. This is MHA’s second major acquisition of a GPO servicing Long Term Care facilities, and follows the acquisition of Navigator Group Purchasing, Inc. in late December of last year. 
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Pharmerica Acquires South Carolina Based Institutional Pharmacy | April 2011

Pharmerica announced the acquisition of an institutional pharmacy based in Greenville, South Carolina.
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MHA Releases Results of 4th Annual Independent LTC Member Study | March 2011

MHA announced the completion of its fourth annual Independent Long Term Care Member Study, the results of which were released at the 2011 MHA Long Term Care Business Summit. New to the 2011 LTC member survey is an analysis highlighting the growing utilization of specialty pharmaceutical products in the LTC setting. 
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MHA Announces Expansion of Specialty Pharmaceutical Program | February 2011

MHA announced the expansion of its Specialty Pharmaceutical Program which includes the addition of experienced specialty pharmaceutical professionals to the MHA Specialty program as well as new investments in improved data tools and services.
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New Study Confirms LTCPA Position on Short Cycle Dispensing NPRM | January 2011

In comments submitted to CMS, LTCPA expressed concern with CMS’s notice of proposed rule-making (NPRM) on short-cycle dispensing within the LTC setting. A study conducted by Managed Solutions, LLC supports this conclusion and finds that moving all Medicare Part D prescriptions to a 7-day fill would result in increased costs to Part D payers of over $800 million annually.
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Pharmerica Acquires Texas Based LTC Pharmacy Company | January 2011

Pharmerica announced the acquisition of Lone Star Pharmacy based in Garland, Texas. Lone Star Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy to LTC and assisted living facilities primarily in Dallas and Houston.
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MHA Acquires Navigator, Inc. | January 2011

MHA announced the acquisition of Navigator, Inc., Nashville, TN. Navigator is one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing GPOs focused on servicing long term care facilities.
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Omnicare Names John G. Figueroa Chief Executive Officer | December 2010

Omnicare announced that John G. Figueroa has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2011. He also will serve as a member of Omnicare's Board of Directors.
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MHA Acquires The MED Group | November 2010

MHA announce the acquisition of The MED Group (MED), Lubbock, Texas. The MED Group is a Group Purchasing, Business Solutions and Network Management company that assists home care providers in lowering their overall purchasing costs.
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Omnicare Announces Acquisition of Continuing Care Rx | September 2010

Omnicare announced it has acquired Continuing Care Rx (CCRx), a privately owned institutional pharmacy that provides comprehensive pharmacy services to residents of LTC facilities and other chronic settings in FL, IL, MD, NH, NY NC, PA and VA.
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Omnicare and Walgreen to Exchange Home Infusion and Long Term Care Pharmacy Businesses | September 2010

Omnicare and Walgreen Co. announced a transaction in which Omnicare will acquire substantially all of the assets of Walgreens LTC pharmacy business. In exchange, Walgreens will acquire substantially all of the assets of Omnicare’s home infusion business.
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LTCPA Announces Launch of New Website | August 2010

LTCPA announced the launch of their new website which will serve as a simple, effective and informative portal highlighting LTCPA’s policy priorities and the LTC pharmacy industry overall.  
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Pharmerica Sponsors NADONA Stephanie Carroll Scholarships | May 2010

PharMerica Corporation announced that the Company has funded 15 Stephanie Carroll scholarships in honor of Nurses Week.
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MHA Expects Record Attendance at 2010 LTC Business Summit | March 2010

Managed Health Care Associates (MHA) hosted its Seventh Annual MHA Business Summit for LTC pharmacies and stakeholders.
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MHA Acquires Pharmacy Reimbursement Management Company | January 2010

Managed Health Care Associates (MHA) announced the acquisition of Net-Rx, a leading provider of pharmacy reimbursement management services.
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PharMerica Acquires Integrity Pharmacy Services | January 2010

PharMerica Corporation announced that effective December 31, 2009 it has acquired Integrity Pharmacy Services for cash.
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