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CHA News Editor/Writer: Karen Fletcher, MPH, CHA Publications Consultant. E-mail

CHA Board Member Highlight: Professor Leads Students in Extensive Part D Community Outreach
Jan. 25, 2010
New Prescription Drug Safety Net System for Uncovered Low-Income Beneficiaries
NOv. 16, 2009
Reviewing TrOOP and a Little-Known “Cash Price Policy” — Do You Know What Costs Count?
Nov. 12, 2008
Need Help in the Part D Donut Hole? – A Review of PAPs and the Co-Pay Relief Program
Sep. 11, 2008
CMS Issues Updated Best Available Evidence Policy Memo
Aug. 18, 2008
Guide to CMS, SSA and Medicare Plan Mailings for Beneficiaries this Fall
Aug. 14, 2008
Medicare Part D Lawsuit Settlement Helps Shorten Delays in Getting Medication for Low-Income Beneficiaries
JULY 30, 2008
Is Your Pharmacy Profiting at Your Expense?
JUNE 16, 2008
Remember Your Transition Drug Supplies – Important Prescription Access Rights for Beneficiaries
JAN. 24, 2008
Reminder: Creditable Coverage Disclosure Required of Entities Offering Drug Coverage to Medicare Beneficiaries
NOV. 2007
Standardizing Prescription Drug Labels Legislation Signed into Law
NOV. 2007
CMS Orders All Involuntarily Disenrolled Sierra Rx Members to be Reinstated
JUNE 2007
California Pharmacists Association Supports State Pharmacists in Serving Medicare Beneficiaries
APR. 2007
The California Board of Pharmacy Plays Key Role in Consumer Access and Medication Safety
FEB. 2007
Seniors Experience Higher Rate of Medication Errors
DEC. 2006
Doubt Cast on ‘Safety Argument’ Regarding Canadian Drugs
OCT. 2006
Have CMS and OIG Clarifications Had Any Effect on PAP Availability?
OCT. 2006
Part D Plans Present a Regulatory Dilemma
AUG. 2006
Center for Public Integrity
APR. 2006 Website Highlight
Is Public Outcry Pushing PAPs Back into the Picture?
JUNE 2006
Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs Helps People Save Money!
APR. 2006

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