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LTCPA Letter to Senators Reid, Baucus, Dodd and Harkin Concerning H.R. 3590 |
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While we applaud the goal of reducing pharmaceutical waste, we remain concerned with the approach articulated in Section 3310 and the potential consequences such a policy may have on a vulnerable patient population that relies so heavily on accuracy and safety. |
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Report Language for HR 3590 (PDF)
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LTCPA Outlines Part D Concerns In Letter to President-elect Obama |
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LTCPA has written a letter to President-Elect Obama outlining concerns about how the Part D program is serving long term care residents. |
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LTCPA Responds to CMS Survey Letter of May 11th |
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CMS released a letter to state nursing home survey agencies on issues related to Medicare Part D. LTCPA calls on CMS to withdraw this document. |
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Read the LTCPA Response (PDF) |
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Bipartisan Group of House Members Urges CMS to Revise Its Marketing Guidelines |
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A bipartisan group including Congressmen English, Waxman, Ramstad, Bilirakis, and Strickland have sent a letter to CMS Adminstrator McClellan urging the Part D marketing guidelines be revised to allow LTC health professionals to assist residents in selecting the best plan for their needs. |
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English Marketing Guidelines Letter (PDF) |
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LTCPA, NABP Oppose Pennsylvania Bill Requiring LTC Pharmacies to Dispense Repackaged Drugs |
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A coalition of pharmacy groups including LTCPA,the National Boards of Pharmacy, and Pennslylvania Pharmacists Association have written state lawmakers in opposition to H.B. 1022, a bill requiring LTC pharmacies to repackage drugs from outside sources. |
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LTCPA's Letter (PDF) |
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NABP's Letter (DOC) |
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