Posts Tagged ‘Healthcare’
Currus’ Commitment to Supporting Kansas Communities
As a healthcare company, we’ve been closely monitoring the dynamic situation of COVID-19, along with the rest of the world. As we work to prepare for the impact of the Coronavirus, I wanted to share how Currus is addressing the current situation and the proactive steps we are taking to minimize any negative repercussions to…
Read MorePharmacist Spotlight: Kechia and Daren Reese
This month’s pharmacist spotlight features Daren and Kechia Reese of K’ and D’ Pharmacy in Arkansas City, Kan. They spoke with us to share why they love working in their small town and what they find most rewarding about working in independent pharmacy. When did you realize you wanted to become a pharmacist? Kechia: I…
Read MoreExecutive Order Issued Increasing Price Transparency for Healthcare Services; Drug Costs Next
On Monday, President Trump signed an executive order aimed to bring more transparency to healthcare pricing. The president has directed The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to begin issuing rules requiring hospitals and doctors’ offices to reveal what patients really pay for services. The rules will require healthcare providers and insurers to inform…
Read MorePharmacist Spotlight: Charis Dunlap and Caitlin Kongs
This month’s pharmacist spotlight features Charis Dunlap and Caitlin Kongs from Ar-Ex Drug Store in Marysville, Kan. They spoke with us to share why they became pharmacists, what they love about independent pharmacy, and a recent award their pharmacy won that they’re extremely proud of. When did you realize that you wanted to become…
Read MoreBecoming a Pharmacist
This past month, we had the pleasure of hosting Dalton Lierz – a pharmacy student from the University of Kansas who is in his final year of rotations. We sat down with Dalton to learn about his experiences on rotation and how his time at Currus has impacted his view on independent pharmacy. What…
Read MorePharmacist Spotlight: Marla Mooney
We spoke with one of our members, Marla Mooney, to get her thoughts on the path that led her to becoming an independent pharmacist. Marla works at Cardinal Pharmacy in Hoisington, KS. When did you realize that you wanted to become a pharmacist? I chose the pharmacy profession when I was a senior in high…
Read MoreChanges to DIR Fees Featured in CMS’ Proposed Rule for 2020
On Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released their proposed rule for 2020 titled Modernizing Part D and Medicare Advantage to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenses. The proposed rule supplements President Trump’s Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs that was released in May 2018…
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