Menu

The U.S. pharmacist shortage

If you’ve had a prescription filled in the last year, you probably already know that the United States is facing a shortage of retail pharmacists. Across the nation, many customers are finding their local pharmacy closed, sometimes for newly specified lunch hours, sometimes for weeks, and sometimes forever. Last year a full third of Walgreens’ [...] Read More

CMS Cuts Reimbursement for Diabetic Test Strips by 20%

On March 15, 2016 CMS announced the payment rates for seven product categories in 90 Competitive Bidding Areas throughout the country.  In addition, CMS also announced the payment rates for the National Mail Order Program for Diabetic Supplies.  CMS will begin offering contracts to suppliers who submitted bids and CMS will announce the list of suppliers this […]

Read More