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*Please note that because this section also acts an an archive, some announcements may be past date. Refer to the date posted on the story.
The Michigan Pharmacy Foundation (MPF) STUFF THE BUS: “Personal Care Because We Care!” donation drive, held in conjunction with the 2010 MPA Annual... more
MPA has published a new edition of “Michigan Pharmacy Law” by Jesse C. Vivian, B.S., J.D. The reorganized guide to pharmacy statutes and regulations... more
The MPA House of Delegates Session will be held Sunday, Feb. 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. in the Ambassador 1 Ballroom, Level 3, at the Detroit Marriott... more
Delegates are reminded of the timeline for submission of resolutions for consideration during the House Session. The resolution process is used to set... more
The Local Association Development Committee (LADC) will again be hosting its annual meeting for component organization leaders during the MPA Annual Convention... more
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Join Pharmacy PAC and Pharmacy Services Inc. (PSI) for a legislative caucus meeting on issues and advocacy in pharmacy. The third of five regional meetings... more
Earn complimentary live continuing education credit by joining Pharmacy PAC and Pharmacy Services Inc. (PSI) for a legislative caucus meeting on issues... more
Pharmacy PAC and Pharmacy Services Inc. will be holding five regional legislative caucus meetings to discuss issues and advocacy in pharmacy. Members will... more
The U.S. Senate voted Monday morning to move ahead with health care reform legislation. The Senate will hold more procedural votes on the health care bill... more
MPA has been receiving a considerable number of phone calls regarding the recent change in the controlled substance section of the Michigan Public Health... more
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According to the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin mailing revocation... more
Pharmacy providers can obtain a downloadable file from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that contains a listing of the National Provider... more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched the fifth annual Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS). This survey offers... more
If Congress enacts the Senate healthcare reform bill (H.R. 3590), the legislation could extend the life of the Medicare Hospital Insurance (HI) trust fund... more
The Medicare Learning Network (MLN) provides educational resources and materials to health care professionals free of charge. Now available from the MLN... more
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The deadline to register for the MPA Annual Convention & Exposition has been extended to Feb. 11, 2010. Save on convention rates by registering now.... more
Pre-registration for the MPA Annual Convention & Exposition will close tomorrow, Feb. 4, at 4:30 p.m. By pre-registering, attendees save on registration... more
MPA will be hosting another pharmacy-based immunization delivery program May 10, 2010 at the Lexington Lansing Hotel. Participants will be taught the skills... more
Members have the opportunity to earn one hour of live continuing education credit by joining Pharmacy PAC and Pharmacy Services Inc. (PSI) for a legislative... more
Those planning to attend the MPA Annual Convention & Exposition Feb. 26-28 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center are encouraged to register... more
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March 24, 2010
Karoub Associates, 121 W. Allegan, Lansing, MI
With the ever increasing cost of health care, it has never been more critical to promote healthy lifestyle...
