FDA Issues Guidance for Compounding of Amoxicillin to Alleviate Shortages
Due to increased demand, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added amoxicillin oral powder for suspension to the drug shortage list and has issued guidance — in effect immediately — on its compounding.
DHCS Delays First Wave of Medi-Cal Rx Prior Authorization Reinstatement to Sept. 16
On July 26, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and its Medi-Cal Rx contractor Magellan announced a delay in the first wave of reinstatement of prior authorizations for new start medications in 11 therapeutic drug classes from late August to Sept. 16.
Reminder: Reinstatement of Medi-Cal Rx Pharmacy Claim Edits Goes Live July 22
As previously announced in CHA News, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and its Medi-Cal Rx contractor Magellan will reinstate pharmacy claim edits and Reject Code 88 for diagnosis and drug utilization review requirements on July 22.
Order Waives Restrictions on Pharmacists Independently Initiating and Furnishing Paxlovid to Individual Patients
On July 6, the Food and Drug Administration amended the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Paxlovid, an orally administered COVID-19 therapeutic drug. The amended EUA expressly permits licensed pharmacists to independently order Paxlovid for individual patients under certain conditions.
Deadline for Providers to Return Electronic Claims Agreements for Medi-Cal Rx Is July 31
On June 30, the Department of Health Care Services announced an extension and reminder to all participating Medi-Cal Rx providers and billers to submit their completed Medi-Cal Rx Telecommunications Provider and Biller Application/Agreement Form by July 31. If a provider’s form is not received by July 31, they will NOT be able to continue to […]
Scammers Diverting Drug Shipments from Distributors, Pharmacies
The California State Board of Pharmacy is warning hospitals about a sophisticated fraud scheme to obtain pharmacy account numbers and other sensitive information and unlawfully divert quantities of pharmaceutical goods in transit.
Act Now — Time Running Short to Engage on Key Legislative Issues
The next two weeks are pivotal for three bills that could have a significant impact on hospitals’ ability to serve their patients and communities, depending on their outcome.
CHA Issues Alert on Patient Medication Safety, Staffing Agency Transparency
On March 25, CHA issued an alert asking members to urge state senators to support bills that protect patient medication safety and bring transparency to staffing agency practices.
Optimized CURES Will Be Released April 11
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented in 2009 the Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program, which uses incentive payments and payment adjustments to encourage the use of qualified electronic prescribing systems. For questions regarding the eRx Incentive Program or eRx payment adjustments, or for assistance submitting a hardship exemption request, contact the QualityNet Help Desk at (866) 288-8912 (TTY 1-877-715-6222) or via [email protected] For additional information and resources, visit www.CMS.gov/ERxIncentive
Board Issues Amended Waiver on Prescriber Dispensing of COVID-19 Antiviral Medication to ED Patients
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented in 2009 the Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program, which uses incentive payments and payment adjustments to encourage the use of qualified electronic prescribing systems. For questions regarding the eRx Incentive Program or eRx payment adjustments, or for assistance submitting a hardship exemption request, contact the QualityNet Help Desk at (866) 288-8912 (TTY 1-877-715-6222) or via [email protected] For additional information and resources, visit www.CMS.gov/ERxIncentive