|
|
|
|
 |
See what your peers are saying about the NCPA Annual Convention and Trade Exposition:
"I really enjoyed the convention. As independent pharmacy owners, sometimes we can stay too much in our own little "bubble". NCPA convention breaks you out of the bubble and allows you to share and gain knowledge from your fellow pharmacists."
Amy Miller
Lula Pharmacy
Lula, GA
"I have attended for many years and the annual convention really does get even better with innovative programming, new and varied topics presented with opportunities to learn new ways to grow our business."
Dale Smith
PBA Health
Kansas City, MO
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We Have a Winner
James Spoon of T.R.B. Drugs in Sand Springs, Okla., has won a complimentary registration for himself and a guest to attend the NCPA Multiple Locations Conference in Palm Springs, Calif., plus a three-night hotel stay (room + tax) at the fabulous Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Feb.16-20, 2011. This is a $2,000 value. The award is part of an NCPA promotion for the 112th Annual NCPA Convention and Trade Exposition, Oct. 23-27 in Philadelphia.
You Can Be A Winner, Too. Register Now to Win an Apple iPAD
Register for the NCPA Annual Convention by Aug. 18 for a chance to win an Apple iPAD. The winner will be notified on Aug. 20. Already registered? Don't worry. Your name will still be entered for a chance to win.
Tips on MTM Workflow Could Win You a FREE Trip to the Annual Convention
Common feedback from pharmacists has been that they are clinically trained to provide patient care services, but need help factoring it into their workflow. Think you've found the answer? We'd love to hear from you. Help your colleagues and share your tips on incorporating these services into your workflow. What significant changes have you made in your workflow that have been beneficial to offering patient care services?
Submit your innovative solutions for a chance to be featured as a speaker at the 112th Annual NCPA Convention and Trade Exposition Oct. 23-27 in Philadelphia. NCPA's Committee on Patient Care Services will review and select the competition winners from among their peers. Fill out your entry today online. Deadline for entries is August 15.
Call for NCPA Convention Resolutions
In accordance with NCPA's bylaws, all resolutions presented to the Resolutions Committee for consideration by NCPA's House of Delegates must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the opening of the Annual Convention and Trade Exposition.
Resolutions should be typewritten or legibly handwritten. They must be signed by at least five active NCPA members or endorsed by an association entitled to delegates at the convention, which will be held Oct. 23-27 in Philadelphia.
Resolutions must be received by Sept. 23. Send them to Beverly Martin, NCPA, 100 Daingerfield Rd., Alexandria, VA 22314-2885.
Pre-Convention Programming
Diabetes Accreditation Standards-Practical Applications (DASPA)
Thursday and Friday, October 21-22
Includes continental breakfast and lunch
Additional registration fee required.
DASPA is a new program designed specifically to expand access to diabetes education for patients while offering community pharmacies a path to reimbursement for diabetes management. DASPA offers community pharmacists training to expand their role into diabetes self-management education/training (DSME/T) which is eligible for payment by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for providing these valuable services to persons with diabetes. Click here to register.
Community Aging, Assisted Living, and Long-Term Care Certificate Program (CAALLTC)
Thursday and Friday, October 21-22
8 am - 5 pm Includes continental breakfast and lunch
Additional registration fee required.
This two-day seminar is targeted to both beginners and seasoned vets and focuses on developing or growing a long-term care business niche by providing senior-friendly community services that promote independent living as well as how to efficiently and profitably provide medication to assisted living and long-term care (LTC) residents. Click here to register.
The Business of Profitable Compounding Services
Saturday, October 23, 2010
8 am - 5 pm Includes continental breakfast and lunch
Additional registration fee required.
This intensive one-day program is targeted for pharmacists who are assessing pharmacist compounding as a business focus. Click here to register.
Convention Programming
Are you a new owner concerned about potential legal issues? Or do worries about audits keep you up at night? If you answered yes, be sure to include these sessions in your educational itinerary.
What IF! Legal Issues for New Owners
Saturday, October 23
2:30 pm - 4 pm
In the words of Benjamin Franklin—"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" good legal advice on issues ranging from the DEA to dispensing errors can help protect you and your business from "what if?" The program will also give sound advice on steps to take when you are entering into contracts—whether they are junior partnership agreements, employment agreements, leases for your store, contracts for equipment, buy/sell agreements or a host of other issues, taking care to make sure that your business is taken care of up front is prevention that Ben would be proud of for business operation in today's complex health care environment.
Speaker: James R. Schiffer, RPh, JD, New York, New York
Oh Boy—Another Medicare Audit
Sunday, October 24
7:30 am - 9 am
ZPIC, CERT, RAC ... whatever acronym you use they all spell trouble. With CMS under increasing pressure to safeguard the Medicare Trust Fund their budget has been boosted for the specific purpose of finding fraud. What that means is that we are seeing more extensive audits—lots more extensive audits and this trend is likely to continue. This program will bring you up to date on the latest Medicare Audit types and trends. What you can expect during an audit and what audit requirements are for each type of audit.
Speaker: Heather Benzi, Senior Vice President, Business Development, OmniSYS, LLC, Greenville, Texas
Third Party Trends: New Wrinkles to Expect During an Audit
Tuesday, October 26
2:30 pm - 4 pm
Every pharmacy owner knows the story... you receive an audit notification, PBM comes in to your pharmacy, they leave with lots of your money. Recent trends have shown PBMs leaving with more pharmacy money than ever. How do you change the story? This session will give you the information and tools that you need to ensure that your business is minimally affected by third party audits.
Speaker: Mark Jacobs, RPh, PAAS National, Stoughton, Wisconsin
Visit www.ncpanet.org/calendarncpa/2010convention.php for more programming details and updates!
NCPA Annual Convention and Trade Exposition Sponsors
|
|
|
