Archive for June 29th, 2019

What to Know about New Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals

What to Know about New Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals

June 29, 2019 Comments are Disabled

Healthcare entities are facing several changes when it comes to managing pharmaceuticals considered to be hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). These entities include hospitals, pharmacies, dentists, nursing and long-term care (LTC) facilities, as well as clinics and reverse distributors. The final rule for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals was released in the Federal Register on Feb. 22, 2019, and outlines a new set of […]

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Seven Pharmacy Regulations Health Execs Must Watch

Seven Pharmacy Regulations Health Execs Must Watch

June 29, 2019 Comments are Disabled

Health system executives are finding it difficult to stay ahead of the multiple trends culminating at once—reimbursement pressures, rising drug costs, regulatory complexity (340B), and the central role of pharmacy in value-based care.   Ed Francis, a senior director of life sciences at West Monroe Partners, says changes in drug pricing represents a particularly important issue that health executives will need to watch out for in the coming year, starting with optimizing the drug rebate system. […]

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