Opioids remain a cornerstone of palliative care for patients with serious illnesses like cancer, yet their use is often misunderstood, undertreated, or approached with unnecessary hesitation. This episode explores what pharmacists need to know about assessing opioid appropriateness, questioning therapy when warranted, and supporting comfort-focused care within established clinical and ethical standards. Tune in to build confidence in your role and contribute meaningfully to the care of patien...
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Opioids remain a cornerstone of palliative care for patients with serious illnesses like cancer, yet their use is often misunderstood, undertreated, or approached with unnecessary hesitation. This episode explores what pharmacists need to know about assessing opioid appropriateness, questioning therapy when warranted, and supporting comfort-focused care within established clinical and ethical standards. Tune in to build confidence in your role and contribute meaningfully to the care of patien...
Episode 18: MTF Enrollment: What Pharmacies Need to Know Before November 15
Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast
20 minutes
1 month ago
Episode 18: MTF Enrollment: What Pharmacies Need to Know Before November 15
Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), government-negotiated drug prices for high Medicare spend drugs will take effect on January 1, 2026. Pharmacies must enroll with the CMS Medicare Transaction Facilitator (MTF) to receive manufacturer refunds when the acquisition cost exceeds the Maximum Fair Price (MFP). Without enrollment, they may be excluded from the program. In this episode, we break down the critical steps pharmacies must take to enroll in the CMS MTF ahead of January 1, 2026. Wit...
Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast
Opioids remain a cornerstone of palliative care for patients with serious illnesses like cancer, yet their use is often misunderstood, undertreated, or approached with unnecessary hesitation. This episode explores what pharmacists need to know about assessing opioid appropriateness, questioning therapy when warranted, and supporting comfort-focused care within established clinical and ethical standards. Tune in to build confidence in your role and contribute meaningfully to the care of patien...
