The HospiceRx Newsletter is intended to provide you with valuable information to
support your hospice business. This quarterly newsletter will provide information
on industry news and trends, drug updates and overviews of prescription medications.
We will also share interesting information on HospiceRx and how we are helping hospices
like yours improve their quality of care and reduce costs.
July 2016 - HospiceRx Q2 Newsletter
HospiceRx produces a quarterly newsletter to provide insight into the Hospice industry as well as the happenings of HospiceRx.
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March 2016 - HospiceRx Gets a New Look with Same Great Service!
As of April 1, 2016, HospiceRx has a new look
and feel! Last year, HospiceRx and MedTrakRx
became part of the Rite Aid family of companies,
as a wholly owned division of EnvisionRx. In an
effort to have a consistent look and feel across all
of the brands within the family, Hospice Rx will be
changing their logo and colors.
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February 2016 - Hospice Rx's New Patient Management Portal
Hospice Rx launched a new and improved patient management portal this month! The patient management portal offers an easy way to access patient information online which will streamline many processes related to managing patient information and prescriptions with the click of a button.
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January 2016 - Withdrawl of Inhaled Glucocorticoids and Exacerbations of COPD
Treatment with inhaled glucocorticoids in combination with long-acting bronchodilators is recommended in patients with frequent exacerbations of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the benefit of inhaled glucocorticoids in addition to two long-acting bronchodilators has not been fully explored.
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December 2015 - Hospice Rx's 12 Days of Christmas: The Year in Review
We've compiled a look at 2015 with our 12 Days of Christmas Year in Review. Take a look and find out what has been going on with Hospice Rx!
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November 2015 - November is National Home Care and Hospice Month!
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, a time when Americans are encouraged to recognize the hard work that nurses, social workers, therapists, pharmacist, aides, caregivers and physicians offer to patients and their families each day.
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October 2015 - Atropine vs. Hyoscyamine
As the price of Atropine continues to increase across
the country because of limited manufacturers,
the hospice community looks for alternatives for
the treatment of terminal secretions. Multiple
studies show the various products used (Atropine,
Glycopyrrolate, Scopolamine, and Hyoscyamine)
all have similar results in treating terminal
secretions1. Of these products, Hyoscyamine is
currently the cheapest option.
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September 2015 - September 2015 - PBM Pricing...It's Not Really Smoke and Mirrors
Within the hospice industry, there is talk of “smoke
and mirrors” related to PBM pricing. One of the
reasons there is confusion is because there a two
different pricing mechanisms that are used by
PBMs. These pricing tools used in combination
ensure that your hospice gets the best possible
price.
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August 2015 - The Breakdown on Compound Drug Price Increases
Does it feel like your drug prices keep
increasing? Well, you are not alone. As an
industry, drug prices in general have increased
over the past year by 13.1% and generics
alone, which are meant to keep prices in check,
have increased 5%.
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July 2015 - Review Of Treatment Options for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an obstructive lung disease that is progressive in nature usually marked by a gradual decline in status and increasing symptoms, with acute exacerbations associated with an increased risk of dying. Within this newsletter we have provided a list of alternative inhaled respiratory medications that can help you save money!
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June 2015 - New Treatment Option For Opioid-Induced Constipation
The treatment of pain associated with advanced illness often involves the use of opioids. Palliative care practitioners are well-acquainted with the side effects that come along with the pain relief offered by opioid therapy, including opioid-induced constipation (OIC).
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May 2015 - 10 Drugs to Think Twice About In Your Hospice Care
The NHPCO shared an article about a year ago regarding 10 drugs you should reconsider when a patient begins hospice care. In reviewing the drugs prescribed by all of our hospice clients, several of these drugs show up on a regular basis, so we thought it was worth summarizing for you.
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March 2015 - March Madness: 3 Crazy Things You May Not Know...
Since we're in the midst of March Madness, Hospice Rx has put together a list of some interesting and crazy facts that you may not know about the drugs your patients are taking.
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Summer 2013 - Are You Utilizing Your Data to Reduce Your PPPD?
Earlier this year, the Hospice Rx team attended the NHPCO Management & Leadership Conference. A recurring theme at the conference was the need for hospices to utilize their data to the fullest extent to increase efficiency and improve their overall bottom line. So, how do you know if you’re getting the most out of your
data? Answering a few questions can help figure out where you stand.
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Winter 2013 - What's Your Interdisciplinary Team's Secret Weapon?
In the recently published NHPCO Facts and Figures on Hospice Care, an Interdisciplinary team graphic depicted the team members that support a hospice patient. At Hospice Rx, we would argue that this graphic misses a key team player essential to quality hospice care.
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Fall 2012 - Transitioning to a PBM Isn’t as Scary as it Seems
Moving to a new PBM, especially if you’ve never used one before, can be a scary and overwhelming decision for a hospice. You may be worried that it will take too much time and effort on your staff’s part or that it could provide disruption to your nurses and patients. At Hospice Rx, we understand your concerns and have developed a detailed transition process to help ensure a smooth and pain free move.
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Summer 2012 - Are the Medicare Audits Stressing You Out?
Changes in the healthcare industry are continuing to have an effect on hospices. With CMS becoming more automated and performing more audits, hospices need to ensure they have adequate, accurate reporting. Hospice Rx can provide the reporting you need to comply with new industry standards.
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Spring 2012 - Is Your Hospice Ready to Wear a Bikini?
With summer fast approaching, you can't help but think about getting fit. And, there's no better time to think about getting your business in shape too.
Nearly $8 billion in Medicare hospice benefits are going to be cut by 2019, and hospices will need to start finding ways to reduce costs while still providing the same quality of care. Do you have the long term strategies in place that will be needed to keep your hospice competitive?
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Winter 2012 - Looking Ahead in 2012 With a Focus on Quality
New regulations are being made in the hospice industry for 2012 that will require hospices to report on specific quality measures. Although this new directive may put a strain on time and resources for hospices, it could help minimize the negative press for-profit hospices are receiving today surrounding their quality of care.
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