Ransomware is a major threat to any and all computer networks. All companies large, small, healthcare, nonhealthcare can be impacted by it. Ransomware is a cyber-attack where the user cannot obtain access to their system. They are criminal acts that much be treated as one, swift action must be taken to protect your system and your patients PHI. Join Jeff Hedges from the Pharmacy Compliance Guide and Becky Templeton from R.J. Hedges & Associates, as they discuss Ransomware, how to determine a...
Jan 06, 2022•31 min
Ransomware; being held hostage from your own information and your own data. It’s in the news every day, generally large businesses, and banks, but it happens to every type and size of business every day. With complex schemes, malicious deception, various access points, complex research, and impersonation- ransomware is a worldwide threat that often funds nefarious dealings like terrorism, oppressive government and even the development of more ransomware. Today Jeff Hedges, the Pharmacy Complianc...
Jan 06, 2022•23 min
Whether you’ve worked your whole career building your business, inherited or purchased from family, or more recently acquired the business, at some point all owners start to think about the next chapters of their life and selling their business. The world of pharmacy isn’t much different from other businesses in this sense, and it can be hard for an entrepreneur, visionary, and owner to start forecasting life without the business they’ve given so much of their time, energy, focus, and money. To ...
Dec 26, 2020•28 min•Ep. 1187
Today's guest on the Pharmacy Compliance Guide is Greg Wozniak. Greg is the President of Healthcare Group at Excellis Health Solutions from New Hope, PA. Excellis Health Solutionsprovide end-to-end consulting and project management services for a wide range of organizations — from established Fortune 500 companies to start-ups. In each case, we help them create value at every stage of their supply chain and ensure their business is fully compliant with new and changing legislation. Becky Templet...
May 22, 2020•43 min•Ep. 1012
Feeling overwhelmed by changing rules and regulations? Are audits, attestations and credentialing driving you crazy? Not sure how to keep up? We realize every facility is unique and has different compliance needs. If you are struggling in today's healthcare market, we can help with the following compliance programs: Pharmacy (Part D Compliance) Compounding (non-Sterile including USP ) HIPAA Diabetic Shoes DMEPOS (Medicare) FWA Prevention (including OIG/SAM verification) Immunizations (including ...
May 13, 2020•29 min•Ep. 1005
Today's Pharmacy Compliance Guide is the second part of our series on preparing for USP Hazardous Drugs (HD). In our last podcast, titled: “How will USP Impact My Retail and LTC Pharmacy?” we addressed what each pharmacy must do to prepare for implementation of these guidelines. We covered these topics: How to identify hazardous drugs through the NIOSH List Segregating hazardous drugs from regular stock Proper handling of hazardous drugs When pill scanners and robots are permitted to be used Spe...
Sep 16, 2019•25 min•Ep. 863
How will USP 800 Impact My Retail and LTC Pharmacy? USP-800 was designed to address the proper handling of hazardous drugs (HDs) in a pharmacy setting. Its guidelines are plainly aimed at promoting patient and worker safety in and around non- sterile and sterile compounding. The first section clearly covers compounding in its purest form. However, when you move into section two, you quickly realize the dispensing of pills, capsules, liquids and manufactured packaged items are also covered by USP...
Aug 19, 2019•27 min•Ep. 850
The R.J. Hedges Team delivers another "heads up" discussion on the Suspension of Competitive Bid and what this means to your pharmacy business. Listen to Becky & Jeff on the latest: Pharmacy Compliance Guide, part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network. CONTACT: Becky Templeton, CDME, ABI Director of Business Development R.J. Hedges & Associates Office: 724-357-8380 Website: www.rjhedges.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Oct 25, 2018•15 min•Ep. 707
Becky Templeton and Jeff Hedges review the sensitve employer's issue and topic about Terminating Employees. Despite all of your efforts, you still may not see the type or quality of improvement needed, and the only option left is to sever the relationship. However, by now, you should have clearly documented what you did to help the under-performing employee improve. Performance-based terminations should never come as a surprise to your employees. Prior to terminating your employee, be sure to re...
Oct 04, 2018•13 min•Ep. 693
Becky Templeton Director of Business Development at R.J.Hedges & Associates talks with Jeff Hedges about With the increasing need for businesses to save on costs, many companies are utilizing offshore companies to help with customer service, tech support, billing processes, etc. Is it possible one of your contracted companies whom you have a Business Associate Agreement, is utilizing an offshore workforce? Not only should you be concerned with this because of possible breaches which the US g...
Jul 31, 2018•15 min•Ep. 637
The NEW Segment part of the 'Pharmacy Compliance Guide' is hosted by Jenny Schell, CDME Sr. Compliance Strategist with R. J. Hedges & Associates. Podcast on Medicare Applications by the Numbers A lot of people ask me about Medicare. There is a lot of confusion on who needs what number. Immunizations Really easy process to get a number. The pharmacy would complete the 855 B application. Applications have a fast turnaround-usually a month YOU DO NOT NEED ACCREDIATED Medicare Number –This divis...
May 14, 2018•37 min•Ep. 603
DEA Documentation Requirements Special Guest: Carlos Aquino from PharmaDiversion LLC™ In early 2017, we saw DEA changing their focus on pharmacy compliance. DEA increased their enforcement from the verification of the Combat Methamphetamine Certificate to a more formal on-site inspection. Now with the emphasis on the opioid epidemic, DEA is under increase pressure to look for abusers of the system. Naturally, the first place any inspector will start is the pharmacy. We have been spending more ti...
Apr 13, 2018•35 min•Ep. 587
The Fit Pharmacist partner & Pharmacy Podcast Network co-host Dr. Christina Tarantola joins Jeff Hedges president of RJ Hedges & Associates & Pharmacy Compliance Guide podcast host with Tara Modisett, Executive Director of Alliance for Patient Medication Safety - recorded live at the NCPA Annual Conference 2017 in Orlando FL. To help improve Patient Safety and reduce mistakes, everyone in the pharmacy must be involved in quality control; helping to identify mis-steps and errors, bein...
Nov 28, 2017•18 min•Ep. 501
HIPAA Breaches & Desk Audits What is a breach? In simple words, the loss of patient protected health information, either printed or electronic. How common are breaches within pharmacies? There are two types of pharmacies and pharmacy owners, The first are the ones who know they have had a breach The later are the ones who have had a breach and don’t know about it How can I have a breach and not know about it? Simple, has your pharmacy clerk ever given a patient another patient’s medication? ...
Mar 03, 2017•32 min
The newest segment to the Pharmacy Podcast Network is a partnership with RJ Hedges & Associates bringing our listeners the Pharmacy Compliance Guide. R.J. Hedges & Associates has a dedicated team, devoted to providing complete turnkey healthcare compliance programs for our clients. We offer easy-to-use Policy and Procedure Manuals and Programs that contain all requirements for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Medicare Quality Standards; HIPAA Compliance with HITECH...
Dec 21, 2016•28 min
