https://patientassistanceprogram.sanofi-aventis.us/index.html
I found out today that Sanofi brought back their Lovenox Assistance Program! Good news right? Not so fast...with the program reinstated, they made some major changes. They no longer give you a confirmation letter prior to discharge.They will only deliver to hospital outpatient pharmacy. They actually ask you now for dispense log prior to approval. That means, you would have to risk not getting approved while you wait for reimbursement. Do you know of anyone who took advantage of this program? We want to hear how you did it!
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Percentage of Uninsured Dropped in Twenty States
http://capsules.kaiserhealthnews.org/index.php/2012/09/insurance-coverage-improves-in-20-states-census-shows/
According to the Census Bureau, the percentage of uninsured dropped in 20 states in 2011. This is great news! Take a look at your favorite state and see where it ranks.
According to the Census Bureau, the percentage of uninsured dropped in 20 states in 2011. This is great news! Take a look at your favorite state and see where it ranks.
Who Should Lead The Medical Home Model?
http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/daily-reports/2012/september/19/primary-care.aspx?referrer=search
Let's face it, there are shortage in primary care doctors but do you think it's enough reason to utilize other practitioners to lead the Medical Home Model? The nurse practitioners has evolved because of the same reasons...shortage in doctors. Their role has expanded in some states which now includes diagnosing and prescribing medications, but do you think that's enough?
Let's face it, there are shortage in primary care doctors but do you think it's enough reason to utilize other practitioners to lead the Medical Home Model? The nurse practitioners has evolved because of the same reasons...shortage in doctors. Their role has expanded in some states which now includes diagnosing and prescribing medications, but do you think that's enough?
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Prescription Drug Abuse Reform Bill Signed into a Law
http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/08272012prescription-drug-abuse
Finally, someone ackowledged that there is a problem here. The new law will require the Department of Health to update their Prescription Monitoring program (PMP), healthcare providers and pharmacists can now access the PMP registry before dispensing controlled substance. It will hopefully crack down on those "doctor shoppers". It will also promote e-prescribing which will reduce the theft, forgery, or alteration from paper prescription.It will create safe disposal program for prescription drugs. The article has the detailed explanation of the new law. Way to go New York!
Finally, someone ackowledged that there is a problem here. The new law will require the Department of Health to update their Prescription Monitoring program (PMP), healthcare providers and pharmacists can now access the PMP registry before dispensing controlled substance. It will hopefully crack down on those "doctor shoppers". It will also promote e-prescribing which will reduce the theft, forgery, or alteration from paper prescription.It will create safe disposal program for prescription drugs. The article has the detailed explanation of the new law. Way to go New York!
"Partners for Children"- A Beacon of Change for End of Life Care
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/01/us-life-care-idUSBRE88009I20120901
This article showed significant savings on healthcare costs by eliminating the six month time limit on children with life threatening illnesses before they can enter hospice care. It reduced hospital readmissions by 35 percent , a savings of 11percent per patient. This program "Partners for Children" was piloted in UCLA. I think it's a good program to adapt. It is however hard for many of us to accept end of life. When do you say enough is enough? My opinion is that it's more of the individual's acceptance of end of life that will decide that...it does not matter if the elimination period is there or not. What do you think?
This article showed significant savings on healthcare costs by eliminating the six month time limit on children with life threatening illnesses before they can enter hospice care. It reduced hospital readmissions by 35 percent , a savings of 11percent per patient. This program "Partners for Children" was piloted in UCLA. I think it's a good program to adapt. It is however hard for many of us to accept end of life. When do you say enough is enough? My opinion is that it's more of the individual's acceptance of end of life that will decide that...it does not matter if the elimination period is there or not. What do you think?
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