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Member News
MPF Donation Drive to Share Items with Mother Waddles Charity |

The Michigan Pharmacy Foundation (MPF) STUFF THE BUS: “Personal Care Because We Care!” donation drive, held in conjunction with the 2010 MPA Annual...  more

New Law Book Edition Now Available |

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

House of Delegates Session at the MPA Annual Convention & Exposition |

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

House of Delegates Resolutions Due Feb. 18 |

Delegates are reminded of the timeline for submission of resolutions for consideration during the House Session. The resolution process is used to set...  more

LADC Annual Meeting and Luncheon: Tips, Tools and Technology for Busy Volunteers |

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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Legislative Notes
Register for the Third Regional Legislative Caucus Meeting in Midland by Friday, Jan. 15 |

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

Register for Second Regional Legislative Caucus Meeting by Tomorrow, Jan. 7 |

Earn complimentary live continuing education credit by joining Pharmacy PAC and Pharmacy Services Inc. (PSI) for a legislative caucus meeting on issues...  more

Attend the First of Five Legislative Caucus Meetings in 2010 |

Pharmacy PAC and Pharmacy Services Inc. will be holding five regional legislative caucus meetings to discuss issues and advocacy in pharmacy. Members will...  more

Senate Moves Forward with Health Care Reform Bill |

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 Provides Clarification on Controlled Substances Prescribing Legislation |

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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Professional Practice
Important News for Nonaccredited DME Pharmacies from CMS |

According to the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin mailing revocation...  more

National Provider Identifier Lists Available from CMS |

Pharmacy providers can obtain a downloadable file from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that contains a listing of the National Provider...  more

CMS Launches Fifth Annual Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey |

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched the fifth annual Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS). This survey offers...  more

Review Shows that Senate Health Care Reform Bill Would Extend Life of Medicare Part A Payments |

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

Quick Reference Charts Available from Medicare Learning Network |

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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Continuing Education
MPA Annual Convention Registration Deadline Extended to Feb. 11 |

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 Annual Convention & Exposition Closes Tomorrow, Feb. 4 |

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

Save the Date: Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Program, May 10, 2010 |

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

Earn Continuing Education by Attending the Legislative Caucus Meeting at the Annual Convention |

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

Pre-registration for the Annual Convention to Close Feb. 4 |

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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