Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Annual Meeting Housing Forms Due Tomorrow

If you know you will be attending the MPhA Annual Meeting in June and will require housing, please be sure to submit your housing form to Grand View Lodge by tomorrow. After this date, your reservation will be subject to availability.

Find more information on our event link!

Friday, May 7, 2010

Urgent! Call Legislators NOW on Pharmacy Bill!

It is extremely important that you call your legislator today and urge support for the House Version of the Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill. This bill will attempt to adjust the prescription drug reimbursement to a rate equivalent to that prior to September 29, 2009.

If you are a constituent of the conference committee members listed below, PLEASE call them today!

REPRESENTATIVES:
Jim Abeler    651-296-1729
Karen Clark    651-296-0294
Larry Hosch    651-296-4373
Tom Huntley    651-296-2228
Erin Murphy    651-296-8799
Paul Thissen    651-296-5375

SENATORS:
Linda Berglin    651-296-4261
Tony Lourey    651-296-0293
Ann Lynch    651-296-4848
Yvonne Prettner Solon    651-296-4188
Kathy Sheran    651-296-6153
Steve Dille    651-296-4131

It is critical you call your state representative and senator today and ask for their support on this issue! Use the below outline to help you communicate your message when calling:

My name is____________________ and I am a pharmacist and a constituent. I am calling to ask for your support on the House version of the Health and Human Services Bill which contains language to adjust Medicaid reimbursement rates for pharmacy.
 

This bill brings back reimbursement rates to maintain economic stability for pharmacies. Keep our pharmacies whole so that we can continue to serve patients. Please make every effort to keep this important piece in the House Omnibus Bill.
 

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Space still available - Register today for this FREE program!

MAY 6 - FOCUS ON BIOLOGICS: THE WHO, WHEN AND WHY OF NOVEL APPROACHES TO IMID
Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, 5801 Opus Parkway, Minnetonka, MN 55343
6:00-6:30 p.m. - Registration/Dinner
6:30-8:30 p.m. - Program

Are you a Managed Care or Specialty Pharmacy Pharmacist? Then this program is for YOU! Visit the link above for more information and registration.