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UPCOMING TPA PROGRAMS
June 17, 24, 25, 26	2013 OSHA - Live Training Webinar SIX Opportunities to Participate: June 17: 12 noon OR 6 pm (Central) June 24: 12 noon OR 6 pm (Central) June 25: 12 noon (Central) June 26: 6 pm (Central)
July 15-18	126th Annual TPA Convention & Trade Show, Chattanooga Marriott/Convention Center, Chattanooga, TN General Information Registration Form (online registration coming soon) Convention Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities: Exhibitor/Sponsor Information and Contract Exhibitor/Sponsor Information Only Contract Only
Aug. 10	The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care- A Certificate Program for Pharmacists, Homewood Suites, Downtown Nashville, TN. Registration Deadline: July 26
Aug. 16-17	TPA Professional Development & Leadership Conference, Marriott Shoals Hotel a& Spa, Florence, AL. Nomination Deadline: June 22
Aug. 21-22	TPA/TSLTCP Geriatric and Long-Term Care Conference, Franklin, TN
Aug. 23	Delivering Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Services- A Certificate Program for Pharmacists, Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, Franklin, TN. Registration Deadline: August 9
Ongoing	"Preventing Fraud, Waste and Abuse," Offered by TPA through LearnSomething.com, this ongoing online training program satisfies the Medicare Part D requirement that pharmacists and pharmacy employees receive general and specialized training to prevent fraud, waste and abuse. Information and Registration

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●	News at a Glance
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●	Why Do Members Join TPA Year After Year? Getting the Most from Your TPA Membership
●	Pharmacy Based CLIA-Waived Laboratory Testing: A Guide for Implementation
●	Correspondence CE
●	Executive Residency in Association Management
●	Order Forms for products offered through TPA
●	Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Information
●	Volunteer for a TPA Committee or the TPA "Hot Line" Network for Legislative Action
●	Request or Change Your TPA Username and Password
●	Change Your Contact Information
●	Compliance Checklist (Username/Password required)
●	Controlled Substance Database Program
●	Universal Medication List (UML) - Forms and Info
●	Background Checks Required - Law and Registries

"Preventing Fraud, Waste and Abuse"
Offered by TPA through LearnSomething.com, this ongoing online training program satisfies the Medicare Part D requirement that pharmacists and pharmacy employees receive general and specialized training to prevent fraud, waste and abuse.
Information and Registration

— News at a Glance —
2012-2013

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Most of the following articles are on Members-Only pages and require a TPA user name and password. TPA members can access the following articles and more on our FRAUD/ABUSE, TENNCARE, COVER TENNESSEE, MEDICARE, LEGISLATIVE NEWS, and IMMUNIZATION and OTHER PHARMACY NEWS & TOPICS pages.

5.3.13	Professional Privilege Tax DUE JUNE 1, Major Changes in Billing & Filing
4.30.13	Type 1 NPI Requirement Begins May 6 ►TPA username and password required
4.26.13	TennCare PDL Changes Effective June 15, 2013 ►TPA username and password required
4.24.13	Important Information on TennCare PBM Transition
4.24.13	National Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 27
4.17.13	FDA Takes Definitive Actions to Deter Opioid Abuse ►TPA username and password required
4.11.13	Legislative Update: Compounding Legislation Passes Senate and House ►TPA username and password required
4.11.13	DEA Drug Take-Back Day Locator Now Available ►TPA username and password required
4.10.13	New Law Regarding Tamper-Resistant Scripts Now in Effect ►TPA username and password required
4.4.13	Fraudulent Scripts in West Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
4.1.13	Reminder: CSMD Changes Effective April 1, 2013 ►TPA username and password required
4.1.13	RECALL: Sodium Chloride Injection, 0.9 percent, 1000 mL, Flexible Container
3.27.13	Legislative Update: Compounding Bill Approved by Committees ►TPA username and password required
3.22.13	URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Compounding Bill Moving Forward Next Week ►TPA username and password required
3.22.13	TennCare PDL Changes ►TPA username and password required
3.11.13	Executive Residency in Association Management/Health Policy
2.27.13	Fraudulent Scripts in West Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
2.27.13	TennCare PDL Change: Doxycycline ►TPA username and password required
2.18.13	Fraudulent Prescription in West Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
2.13.13	State Now Accepting Payments for 2013 Professional Privilege Tax ►TPA username and password required
2.5.13	Two New Networking Sessions for TSHP MidYear Attendees
2.1.13	State Not Yet Accepting Payments for 2013 Professional Privilege Tax ►TPA username and password required
1.31.13	Professional Privilege Tax - New Electronic Filing Requirements ►TPA username and password required
1.31.13	Survey: Seniors Oppose Mandatory Mail Drug Plans ►TPA username and password required
1.24.13	Certificate Program - Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery - Feb. 24 in Nashville (Feb. 8 Registration Deadline)
1.22.13	Tamiflu Update: Genentech Releases Roche-Branded Reserve Stock of Tamiflu 75mg capsules ►TPA username and password required
1.18.13	Blanks Missing from East Tennessee Practice ►TPA username and password required
1.18.13	TPA's Early-Bird Deadline for MidYear Meetings Is Upon Us!
1.16.13	CDC Information for Pharmacists: Flu Epidemic ►TPA username and password required
1.14.13	Immunization Certification Program Offered in Nashville on Sunday, February 24
1.14.13	TennCare Awards PBM Contract to Magellan Health Services ►TPA username and password required
1.11.13	FDA Requires Lower Recommended Dose for Some Sleep Drugs Containing Zolpidem ►TPA username and password required
1.10.13	Early Registration Deadline Nears for MidYear Meetings - TPA, TSHP, TSSP
1.9.13	Improving Patient Care Through Health Information Technology: TWIS and Pharmacists Training webinars in January exclusively for TPA member pharmacists
1.9.13	MidSouth Pharmacy Residents Conference - Registration Open
1.7.13	APhA Diabetes Certificate Training Program Offered in Memphis
1.2.13	BCBST PBM Transition Information ►TPA username and password required
12.21.12	TennCare PDL Changes Effective January 1, 2013 ►TPA username and password required
12.21.12	Call for TPA Resolutions - Submit by January 11 ►TPA username and password required
12.19.12	FAQ - Controlled Substance Monitoring Database (CSMD) and Prescription Safety Act
12.14.12	Update on BCBST Plus 90 Network Issue ►TPA username and password required
12.11.12	Recall: 101 Lots of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets
12.10.12	Breaking News- BCBST Plus90 Network ►TPA username and password required
12.7.12	TennCare- Tamiflu Change Effective Dec. 7, and More ►TPA username and password required
12.3.12	Improving Patient Care Through Health Information Technology: TWIS and Pharmacist ►TPA username and password required Training webinars exclusively for TPA member pharmacists
11.29.12	*Your December NEWStream* Has Arrived!**
11.29.12	UPDATE: Accessing the Controlled Substance Monitoring Database
11.27.12	Issues with Controlled Substance Monitoring Database
11.21.12	TDH Continuing Efforts with Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Patients
11.21.12	CMS Clarifies Guidance re Medication Errors and Pharmacy Services ►TPA username and password required
11.19.12	DEA Number Possibly Compromised in Middle Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
11.15.12	Fraudulent Scripts in Chattanooga Area ►TPA username and password required
11.14.12	Action on Compounding by TN Board of Pharmacy
11.7.12	CORRECTION: OutcomesMTM Webinar ►TPA username and password required
11.6.12	Webinar: What Can OutcomesMTM Do for You? ►TPA username and password required
11.5.12	Crossover Claims Disruption Due to Hurricane Sandy ►TPA username and password required
11.2.12	NECC Samples Test Positive for Bacterial Contamination
10.31.12	FDA: Ameridose Recalls All Unexpired Products in Circulation
10.30.12	TennCare PDL Changes Effective Nov. 1 ►TPA username and password required
10.24.12	FDA Posts Updated List of Facilities Receiving NECC Products
10.23.12	FDA to Correct List of Facilities Receiving NECC Products
10.19.12	SHOC Staff Protocol Regarding NECC Products
10.17.12	TDH Supports FDA Alert Regarding NECC
10.15.12	CDC Meningitis Outbreak Update Call: 10/16/2012
10.8.12	Fraudulent Scripts in Middle Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
10.5.12	CDC Alert: Multistate Investigation of Meningitis and Stroke Associated with Contaminated Products
10.3.12	Humana Contract Amendment Update ►TPA username and password required
10.1.12	OSHA Update - Live Training Offered via Webinar by TPREF ►TPA username and password required
10.1.12	BCBST Pharmacy Workshops Across Tennessee in October ►TPA username and password required
9.25.12	TennCare PDL Changes Effective October 22, 2012 ►TPA username and password required
9.24.12	FDA: Recall of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets ►TPA username and password required
9.21.12	TPA Announces Bowl of Hygeia Endowment Fund
9.18.12	TennCare PDL Changes in October 2012 ►TPA username and password required
9.11.12	Missing Pads, Possibly Stolen, in Middle Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
9.7.12	DEA Drug Take-Back Day Is 9/29/12; Locator Now Available
9.4.12	Reminder: Team Up. Pressure Down. Coaching Patients to Take Control ►TPA username and password required
8.31.12	Stolen Pads in West Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
8.29.12	Forged Scripts in East Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
8.29.12	Verifying NDC Numbers for Part D Claims ►TPA username and password required
8.24.12	Team Up. Pressure Down. Coaching Patients to Take Control ►TPA username and password required
8.24.12	Stolen Pads in Middle Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
8.22.12	Comptroller's Office to Survey Pharmacists re NPLEx and Sales OTC Pseudoephedrine Products ►TPA username and password required
8.20.12	TennCare PDL Changes Effective Sept. 1 and Oct. 1, 2012 ►TPA username and password required
8.15.12	Aug. 21-22 - Geriatric & Long-Term Care Seminar - Still Time to Register!
8.14.12	Fraudulent Scripts in Middle Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
8.10.12	ASHP LIve Webinar: Tech Check Tech - Developing Models to Advance Technicians and Pharmacy Practice
8.9.12	TennCare: Clarification of LTC Pharmacy Billing ►TPA username and password required
8.7.12	Improved Dementia Care in Nursing Homes ►TPA username and password required
8.6.12	In the News: TPA/BlueCross Partnership & Pharmacists' Expanding Role
8.6.12	Million Hearts Challenge Extended - Sign Up Today!
8.3.12	One Week Left to Register for Medication Therapy Management Certificate Program
8.1.12	Fraudulent Prescriptions in West Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
7.31.12	Sign the Pledge Today!! Million Hearts Campaign for Pharmacies, Pharmacists, Student Pharmacists
7.30.12	TPA, BlueCross Partner to Support Pharmacists
7.24.12	Fraudulent Scripts in Middle Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
7.18.12	Forged Script in Middle Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
7.13.12	TennCare PDL Changes in July 2012 ►TPA username and password required
7.6.12	BCBST to Change Pharmacy Claims Processor to Telepaid® by Medco Effective January 1, 2013 ►TPA username and password required
6.25.12	THREE Certificate Training Programs in Nashville This Summer
6.22.12	Fraudulent Scripts in West Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
6.20.12	Fraudulent Scripts in West Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
6.13.12	TennCare PDL Changes Effective July 1, 2012 ►TPA username and password required
6.7.12	CMS Pursuing New Medicaid Drug Payment Model ►TPA username and password required
5.24.12	Fraudulent Scripts in Middle Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
5.17.12	TPA Negotiates More Savings for Convention Attendees
5.14.12	TennCare PDL Changes Effective 6.11.12 ►TPA username and password required
4.24.12	Improving Patient Care through Health Information Technology- TWIS and Pharmacists ►TPA username and password required
4.24.12	TennCare PDL Changes Effective May 13, 2012 ►TPA username and password required
4.18.12	DEA Drug Take-Back Initiative
4.18.12	Certificate Training Programs - Please Respond ►TPA username and password required
4.16.12	DEA No. Stolen in West Tennessee ►TPA username and password required
4.13.12	Legislative Update: SB2763 Overbey / HB2945 Ramsey - Legislation to Exempt Diabetic Testing Supplies from Sales Tax... NOW, IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY Resources: - Talking Points, Exemption of Sales Tax from Diabetic Supplies 2012 - SB 2763 Removal of Sales Tax from Diabetic Supplies 2012 - Fiscal Note SB 2763 Removal of Sales Tax Diabetic Supplies 2012
4.3.12	Early Victory for Pharmacy - Administration’s Proposed Budget Amendment Presented---Funds for TennCare Pharmacy MAC Reimbursement Restored in Proposal►TPA username and password required
3.30.12	Fraudulent Scripts in Middle Tennessee►TPA username and password required
3.23.12	ACTION NEEDED- CMS Proposes Changes in Medicaid Reimbursement. Your Comments Needed by April 2 ►TPA username and password required
3.7.12	TennCare PDL Changes Effective 4/1/12 and 5/1/12 ►TPA username and password required
2.10.12	Pharmacists Succeed in Preventing Illegal PSE Sales Under Anti-Meth Law
2.3.12	CMS Releases Revised Standardized Pharmacy Notice (CMS-10147) ►TPA username and password required
2.2.12	Pfizer Recalls Oral Contraceptives ►TPA username and password required
1.20.12	TPA Resident Greatly Needs Your Help ►TPA username and password required
1.10.12	Pharmacist Alert: Recall
1.10.12	TPA Applauds Report Findings
1.5.12	TennCare - Recent Coding Issues Identified ►TPA username and password required
1.5.12	URGENT: Pharmacist Action Requested

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