LTCPA Studies & White Papers

Measurement of Unused Rx Drugs in Medicare Part D Nursing Stays | September 2011

This study quantifies unused medications dispensed to Medicare Part D-covered skilled nursing facility residents. The full report includes an additional analysis of the implications on Section 3310 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, focused on medication dispensing reform (short cycle dispensing) in the LTC domain. Managed Solutions, LLC conducted the research on behalf of LTCPA.

Part D Formularies Vary for Dual-Eligible Nursing Home Residents | March 2008

LTCPA compared formulary coverage of drugs commonly used by nursing home residents among Medicare PDPs available for auto-assignment of dual-eligible beneficiaries in each Medicare PDP region. This report highlights the significant variability in access to specific drugs between these plans and the increased utilization management techniques implemented by the plans.
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State by State Formulary Variability in Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for Auto-Assigned Long Term Care Residents | February 2007

LTCPA compared formulary coverage of a list of drugs commonly used by nursing home residents among Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) available for auto-assignment of dually-eligible beneficiaries in each Medicare PDP region.
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The Need to Change CMS Rules to Allow Caregiving to Help Nursing Homes Residents Choose a Part D Plan | July 2006

LTCPA released an analysis of issues surrounding enrollment of LTC residents in Medicare Part D. Based on its analysis, LTCPA recommends changing CMS rules to allow caregivers to assist nursing home residents in becoming enrolled in a plan that best matches their needs.
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Description of Long Term Care Pharmacy Services | March 2004

LTCPA developed this white paper for CMS in advance of their report to Congress on the standards of practice for pharmacy services to residents of LTC facilities.
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