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National LTC Pharmacy Group: DIR Fees Should be Eliminated, Not “Reformed”
Senate Aging Committee Hearing on Untangling “Complex Web of Prescription Drug Prices” Provides Forum for Ongoing Discussion of Abolishing Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) Fees. - March 07, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Green Rush Packaging Expands Operations Into the Canadian Cannabis Market
Green Rush Packaging expands operations into emerging Canadian cannabis market. - March 06, 2019 - Green Rush Packaging
JDGerdeman’s “Red, White, and Blue Gun Play” Shows Students the Bang in Gun Issues
JDGerdeman developed this play for students to understand cries for no guns on one side and passion second amendment rights on the other. JDGerdeman postures that statisticians come out in defense of their arguments and once again we learn that numbers lie and liars cheat. Then there are more unfounded references to other countries and how wonderful or despicable they are. Alas all the frustration causes someone to take control with the impassioned “Something has to be done!” A plan is formed. - March 01, 2019 - JDGerdeman
MARC Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Improve Medicare Secondary Payer Policy
Commonsense legislation aims to reform a broken MSP process, increase stakeholder certainty and remove barriers to care. - February 28, 2019 - Medicare Advocacy Recovery Coalition
Medlaw Publishing is Pleased to Announce That Its Non-Fiction Book, "Capitol Hill's Criminal Underground" is Now Available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble
With the release of the non-fiction book, "Capitol Hill's Criminal Underground," the authors believe Americans will finally be told about one of this country's longest running, government supported criminal enterprises. The book aims to name the individuals and present the evidence of their crimes. - February 27, 2019 - Richard Lawless, Author
National LTC Pharmacy Group Praises SFC Momentum on PBM Rebate Transparency
Positive Grassley Sentiment on Greater PBM Transparency Draws Support from SCPC. - February 21, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
The Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC) Lead More Than 500 in Solidarity at Grassroots Immigration Rally in Front of the White House on February 10th 2019
The RHC Organized a Grassroots Mass Rally for Its Bi-Partisan 5&5 Immigration Reform Policy in an Effort for Inclusion of DALCA and Green Card Backlog in Ongoing Congressional Negotiations. - February 19, 2019 - Republican Hindu Coalition
Women Uncensored: Raw Talk with Tico & Addi Takes to the Airwaves to Address Issues Facing Women of Color
In their passionate desire to support solidarity, growth and overcome issues felt within South Florida’s communities of color, Tico Armand and Addi Casseus endeavors to bring uncensored talks via a new radio broadcast titled, Women Uncensored: Raw Talks with Tico and Addi, on South... - February 12, 2019 - Women Uncensored: Raw Talk with Tico & Addi
New Post-WW1 Thriller Reflects on the Igniting Conflict Between the U.S. and Iran
Inspired by actual events in 1924 Persia, "In the Shadow of the Kingmakers" brings voice to the human sufferings of the political lust for domination. - February 12, 2019 - Stormtop Publishing
Home Health Leaders Applaud Introduction of Legislation to Strengthen Medicare Home Health Reforms
Partnership and NAHC commend bipartisan lawmakers for introducing legislation to ensure Medicare payment reductions are based on actual changes in provider behaviors. - February 12, 2019 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act
Immigration Voice announces support from a record number of bipartisan legislators for the introduction of legislation seeking for fair treatment for high-skilled immigrants on Green Card waiting times. - February 07, 2019 - Immigration Voice
National LTC Pharmacy Group to CMS: Abolish DIR Fees – "A Windfall Profit" for Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
Citing Unique Nature of LTC Pharmacies and Elderly Patients They Serve, Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) Viewpoint on DIR Fees Differs from Other Pharmacy Sector Groups - January 29, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Nation’s Top Career Coach, Offers Free Negotiating and Sales Training to Democratic Leadership and Guarantees to End Shutdown
A NJ Career Coach offered free sales and negotiation training to the Democratic leadership in order to end the government shutdown and help our country. - January 23, 2019 - Jack Roberts Coaching, LLC
Free Employment Drug Testing Offered for Federal Government Workers Affected by the Government Shutdown
Accredited Drug Testing is pleased to announce that it is now offering free drug and alcohol testing for all current Federal Government employees at all company owned and affiliated testing centers nationwide. Accredited Drug Testing recognizes that many Federal Government employees are facing financial hardship due to the government shutdown and may be required to seek employment in the private sector. - January 22, 2019 - National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association