Florida Pharmacists With Licenses In Additional States - Immediate Pharmacy...
HCC is actively looking for Florida pharmacists with licenses in additional states now! The areas that we have immediate openings in Florida are Tampa, Lakeland, Bradenton, South Florida and...
View ArticlePharmacy Staffing - Humana Hiring 100 Mail Order Pharmacists
Humana has announced it is going to be hiring more than 100 pharmacists for full-time positions for its mail order pharmacy division in Tempe, Arizona. The mail order pharmacy unit (called...
View ArticlePharmacy Consulting - California Board Reminder
The California Board of Pharmacy has just recently reminded its licensees that licensure as an outsourcing facility under Section 503B of the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act does not exempt or except...
View ArticlePresciption Dispensing Error Study - Develop Policies and Procedures
In a recent three year study performed by a news station in Maine, they found that out of 218 disciplinary actions taken by the Maine Board of Pharmacy, 41 of the actions were for misfilled...
View ArticleGetting Listed on the FDA's Approved List of Compounding Pharmacies as an...
MediStat Specialized Pharmacy based in Foley, Alabama became the first facility in Alabama to voluntarily register with the FDA as a Human Drug Compounding Outsourcing Facility under section 503B of...
View ArticlePharmacy Robberies On The Increase - Develop Policies To Handle These...
Pharmacies being robbed and burglarized has seemingly dominated the news these past few weeks. Perhaps it ties in to the Holidays quickly approaching, but it is a fact of doing business that none of...
View ArticlePharmacy Startups and Expansions - HCC is the Pharmacy Consultant of Choice!
Pharmacy startups & expansions have been on the rise recently. Here are several recent examples of new pharmacies being planned or existing pharmacies being expanded or renovated:- DaVita Rx...
View ArticleRetail Pharmacist to Hospital Pharmacy Job -HCC Can Help You!
Are you a community pharmacist thinking about switching to a hospital pharmacy position? Healthcare Consultants Pharmacy Staffing can help you! Hospital pharmacy positions comprise between 15 -20% of...
View ArticlePharmacy Startups - Independent Community Pharmacy
Are you considering opening up a new Pharmacy in 2015? Many pharmacies are being opened recently with the independent community centered approach that made the "corner drugstores" on Main Street an...
View ArticlePharmacy Liability Cases In The News - HCC Can Help Prevent Them
Pharmacy liability is a major concern to many of our clients and obviously to every pharmacy owner. We all keep reading about pharmacies being sued for various incidents regarding liability of various...
View ArticlePharmacy Jobs - Gratitude For Our Profession
The Holiday Season is a great time to reflect on our chosen profession as Pharmacists and to realize what being a pharmacist and having a pharmacy job means to each of us. Pharmacy is truly a...
View ArticlePharmacy Patient Consulting - Get Your Flu Shot!
As pharmacists we need to urge all our customers and patients to get a flu shot as soon as possible. Although National Influenza Vaccination Week was earlier in December, this year's flu season isn’t...
View ArticlePharmacy Consulting -Becoming a 340B Contract Pharmacy
Pharmacy consulting and questions regarding the 340B program and becoming a 340B contract pharmacy have been on the rise. The 340B program offers eligible safety net health care providers access to...
View ArticlePharmacy Startups & Opening A New Pharmacy in 2015
Pharmacy startups and opening up new pharmacies has been our business now for over 25 years. HCC is known for being a national leader in helping new pharmacy owners plan, purchase, setup and staff new...
View ArticlePharmacy Consulting - Is It Worth Paying An Expert?
Pharmacy consulting is an area that most pharmacy owners don't take advantage of until it is too late. Being in the business of Pharmacy consulting for over 25 years now, HCC has been stressing for...
View ArticleCompliance With the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)
Many pharmacists have been asking HCC for pharmacy consulting regarding compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). The DSCSA is intended to create a national system for tracking...
View ArticleFree Medication Programs - Pharmacy Consulting
As a Pharmacy Consulting Company, HCC has been noticing a major tend nationally of pharmacies offering patients free medications. The latest to utilize a free medication program is Marsh Supermarkets...
View ArticleWalgreens Laying Off 252 Employees in Central Florida
Walgreens announced earlier this month that it plans to layoff 252 employees working currently in its Central Florida Operations facility this spring. The facility is located in Orlando, Florida at...
View ArticleOpening or Moving A Pharmacy - Pharmacy Start-ups
HCC is the pharmacy consulting company that is experienced and nationally known for starting (pharmacy start-up), moving and expanding pharmacies on a national basis. In the business for over 25 years...
View ArticleReducing Pharmacy Medication Errors - Pharmacy Consulting
Medication errors are on the rise according to many studies. A study released all the way back in 2006 by The Institute of Medicine stated that medication errors harm at least 1.5 million patients...
View ArticlePharmacy Non-Compete Agreements - Pharmacy Consulting
Does your pharmacy practice have a non-compete policy in place with it's employees? Many pharmacies do, but we would recommend a consultation with an experienced Pharmacy Consultant to determine if it...
View ArticleNew FDA Pharmacy Compounding Laws - Pharmacy Consulting
Compounding pharmacies are again in the national spotlight as the The US Food and Drug Administration is taking action that all compounding pharmacies must be aware of. The agency has been trying to...
View ArticlePhysicians Opening Pharmacies - Doctor Office Pharmacy Start-up
Many doctor's have been establishing pharmacies inside of their practices and it is a trend that is on the rise. Although how many doctors nationwide actually dispense medications from their office is...
View ArticlePharmacies Closing - Get Pharmacy Consulting Now!
Pharmacies are closing at a rapid pace recently and several experts recently stated that the trend is on the rise. As specialty pharmacies are on the rise and the big chains expand, it is clear that...
View ArticleNew Federal and State Pharmacy Laws and Legislation Being Proposed
Many new laws and legislation that will effect Pharmacy owners and their businesses are being introduced on both a national and state level this year. As an owner it is hard to keep up on all the...
View ArticleInternet Pharmacies & Online Pharmacy Business Consulting
Internet pharmacies have received a lot of attention recently. Currently a search performed on Google reveals that there are almost 52,000,000 results for Internet Pharmacies existing that allow...
View ArticleCystic Fibrosis Specialty Pharmacy Consulting
Cystic Fibrosis specialty pharmacies are getting national attention due to a new combination drug pending FDA approval. The combination of ivacaftor plus lumacaftor will be available for treatment of...
View ArticlePharmacy HIPAA Compliance - Policy and Procedures Development and Review
HIPAA violations by pharmacy businesses seem to be on the rise and getting a lot of national attention recently. Just this past week a pharmacy in Denver, Colorado agreed to pay a fine of $125,000 to...
View ArticleRiots in Baltimore Shut Down 10 Pharmacies - Be Prepared For Emergencies!
The riots in Baltimore at the end of April were a sad time for a wonderful city and our nation. But did you know that ten retail pharmacies were closed for several days because of the fires and...
View ArticlePharmacy Consulting - West Virginia Ruling On Pharmacy Liability For Addiction
The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled last week that patients who abused prescribed prescription drugs and medications can still sue the pharmacists and physicians they claim caused their addictions....
View ArticleSpecialty Pharmacies - Opening, Starting-up or Adding a Specialty Pharmacy?
Are you considering opening or starting a Specialty Pharmacy? Or perhaps turning a portion of your existing Pharmacy business into a Specialty Pharmacy? Healthcare Consultants has helped plan and open...
View ArticleControlled Substance Inventory Audits
Healthcare Consultants has performed hundreds of controlled substance inventory audits on behalf of Pharmacies nationwide. It is important to have an experienced third party conduct these to deal with...
View ArticlePharmacy Job Tips for 2015 Graduates
As thousands of students graduated with Pharmacy degrees across the nation this month, HCC Pharmacy Staffing would like to say congratulations! This is the time to when most new graduates are...
View ArticleDrug Supply Chain Integrity Act (DSCSA) - Is Your Pharmacy Ready?
Most pharmacies in the United States are required to have systems in place to receive transaction information regarding the prescription drugs they purchase from suppliers and manufacturers starting...
View ArticleHCC To Attend Alabama Pharmacy Association (APA) Annual Meeting
This year marks the 134th annual convention and trade show for the Alabama Pharmacy Association. Healthcare Consultants Pharmacy Staffing is proud once again to sponsor and attend this premier state...
View ArticleCompounding Pharmacy Consulting - NIH Pharmacy Shuts Down
Compounding pharmacies are once again under scrutiny on a national level as The National Institutes of Health (NIH) suspended all operations of its Clinical Center Pharmaceutical Development Section...
View ArticleHCC Pharmacy Staffing & Consulting - What Our Clients Say About Us!
Healthcare Consultants has been in the business of Pharmacy Staffing and Consulting for over 25 years now. Known as one of the nations leading full service Pharmacy Staffing companies, HCC is also one...
View ArticleHCC to Exhibit at The Florida Pharmacy Association 125th Annual Meeting
This year marks the 125th annual meeting and convention for the Florida Pharmacy Association. This year’s convention will take place at the Renaissance At World Golf Village located in St. Augustine...
View ArticlePharmacy Consulting - What Does King vs. Burwell Decision Mean to Pharmacies?
Last week the US Supreme Court voted in favor of upholding one of the primary tenets of the Affordable Care Act in the King vs. Burwell decision. This is the second ruling by the Supreme Court that...
View ArticleFDA Announces Deadline Delay in Drug Supply Chain Integrity Act (DSCSA)
The FDA announced yesterday that it has delayed taking any action regarding dispensing pharmacies in relation to the Drug Supply Chain Integrity Act (DSCSA) deadline that had been scheduled to go into...
View ArticleHCC To Exhibit at The Annual Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) Conference and...
The Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) is holding their annual TPA Conference and Expo from July 10th through July 12th. This year’s convention will take place at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel...
View ArticleURAC Accreditation - Pharmacy Consulting by HCC Gets Client Accredited
In our last post we shared how a South Florida client recently requested Healthcare Consultants to provide Pharmacy Consultation assistance in regards to obtaining VIPPS accreditation. Additionally...
View ArticleVIPPS Accreditation - Pharmacy Consulting By HCC Gets Client Approved
Recently a South Florida client requested Healthcare Consultants to provide Pharmacy Consultation assistance in regards to obtaining VIPPS accreditation. HCC provided our client an Experienced...
View ArticleThe Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act of 2015 (H.R....
HCC is committed to helping get The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act of 2015 (H.R. 592/S. 314) passed. The bill would amend title XVII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to...
View ArticlePharmacy Compliance Audits - Are You Prepared?
Just the mention of the word "audit" makes every pharmacy owner, manager and staff member anxious. In today's environment of media scrutiny and computerization, it is safe to assume that eventually...
View ArticleNon-Resident (Out of State) Licensing Services and Consulting
Many pharmacies are currently exploring the opportunity to service customers in other states to increase market share and profits . Almost every state requires that any pharmacy that ships...
View ArticlePharmacy Policy and Proecdure Review and Creation
Every pharmacy is required to have a Policy and Procedure manual. Every state and most Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have specific policy requirements that the pharmacy is expected to incorporate...
View ArticleStormans vs. Wiesman Ruling - What It Means To Your Pharmacy
The latest legal decision handed down at the end of July once again places the Pharmacy profession in the public spotlight regarding provider versus patient rights. In the decision by a federal...
View ArticlePharmacy Inspections and Audits - Consult The Experts!
Pharmacy inspections and audits are a fact of life for every pharmacy. It is a safe assumption that your pharmacy will be audited at a minimum of every two years. In today's world of computerization...
View ArticlePharmacy Technician Errors - Policy & Procedure Reviews
Pharmacy technicians are an integral part of every pharmacy team. Whether in a retail, hospital, institutional or specialty setting, pharmacy technicians are taking on increasingly important roles...
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