This article, which discusses the role of the pharmacist in ensuring revenue integrity, is Part 1 of a 3-Part series on financial management in the pharmacy. Parts 2 and 3, which will cover strategies for precertification and revenue cycle charge integrity, respectively, will appear in future issues of Pharmacy Purchasing & Products. There is no doubt that the number of exceptionally high-cost ... read more

Photo courtesy of Becton, Dickinson and Company Technologies designed to increase patient safety and operational efficiency are continually introduced into the health care environment. Although the safety benefits that such tools afford patients cannot be disputed, the operational and time commitments required for proper utilization can be significant. These demands, coupled with the increasing ... read more

The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) approved its 12th specialty certification, Compounded Sterile Preparations (CSP) Pharmacy, on February 27, 2018. The purpose of offering the BPS CSP Pharmacy certification is to ensure that pharmacists are competent to perform and oversee compounding activities. A number of recent issues underscore the need for the BPS CSP certification, including the following: Increased ... read more

Achieving and maintaining compliance with USP General Chapter <800> Hazardous Drugs—Handling in Healthcare Settings is a continuous effort that requires unremitting attention and maintenance, including staff training, performance review, documentation, and quality improvement efforts. Developing comprehensive policies and procedures (P&Ps) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) ... read more

Federal and state regulations on the provision of health care are largely intended to ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care. As pharmacists know well, health systems, hospitals, and post-acute care (PAC) providers (eg, long-term care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies), are faced with maintaining compliance to a growing number ... read more