The Journal of the American Pharmacists Association recently published a study concluding that a strong patient-pharmacist relationship is key to successful pharmacist-led home blood pressure monitoring. In this study, researchers studied the outcomes of the 2013 Hyperlink trial — a study of 228 patients with uncontrolled hypertension, who used home blood pressure telemonitors and sent […]
NHA Releases Second Annual Allied Health Research and Trends Publication
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) has released it’s second annual edition of access, a study focusing on insights into education and certification for allied health professionals. The 2018 access Study, based on data collected by an independent research firm, focuses on trends in patient-centered care, patient empowerment, and the expanding role of Career and Technical […]
MEDISCA Announces Exclusive Partnership with German Manufacturer SAMIX
NASPA Associate Member MEDISCA , a global leader in the pharmaceutical compounding industry, and SAMIX®, a premium compounding systems manufacturer, recently announced the launch of SAMIX® Systems, a new line of highly reliable and versatile compounding systems for efficient mixing. Through this partnership, MEDISCA will be the exclusive distributor of the product line in North America. Engineered […]
Iowa Pharmacists Prepare to Participate and Provide Care During Bike Race
The 46th Annual RAGBRAI cycling event, a six day bike race crossing the entire state of Iowa, kicks off this weekend and will feature a unique team of pharmacists. The Iowa Pharmacy Association Foundation team of 20 pharmacists will participate for the fifth year, racing and providing first aid and over-the-counter treatment to other race […]
NASPA Welcomes New Staff
Teresa Majette recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Marketing and Human Resources Management, where she completed two internships with the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Division of Child Support Enforcement. She is a native to the Tidewater area of Newport News, Virginia and loves to spend her free time with […]
CoverMyMeds Wins Prestigious Award
NASPA Associate Member CoverMyMeds was recently awarded a Gold Stevie Award in the Best Annual Report – Online/Electronic category for their ePA National Adoption Scorecard. The report summarizes the current state of the electronic prior authorization (ePA) industry The Stevie Awards are one of the world’s premier business awards. Created in 2002 to honor and generate […]