tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.comments2024-03-16T06:11:49.604-04:00Eric, PharmacistEric Durbin, RPhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09170995334706647447noreply@blogger.comBlogger595125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-2907560867952023272016-10-20T15:02:20.634-04:002016-10-20T15:02:20.634-04:00To my knowledge, no. I would advise you to check ...To my knowledge, no. I would advise you to check with your state pharmacy association to see if there are any state-specific requirements.Eric Durbin, RPhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09170995334706647447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-58668715381672219052016-10-19T12:31:19.587-04:002016-10-19T12:31:19.587-04:00Hi Eric,
I have a question about to start MTM, do...Hi Eric,<br /><br />I have a question about to start MTM, do you need any type of certification like Board Certification or MTM certification etc, or any one can start this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-48551220638204190682016-08-16T18:07:44.521-04:002016-08-16T18:07:44.521-04:00I totally agree, any Pharmacist should be ankle to...I totally agree, any Pharmacist should be ankle to do this and if you need a refresher course then take one. That's what is needed a good course; not more school Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309050352188793251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-26519538775193530932016-07-16T11:57:52.243-04:002016-07-16T11:57:52.243-04:00Your right! Your right! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05241345717155852280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-32329256181538435752016-06-24T01:14:37.927-04:002016-06-24T01:14:37.927-04:00Great original post on PPC.
You do deserve credit ...Great original post on PPC.<br />You do deserve credit for the phrase.<br />If it's any consolation, it seems that you sold them on the concept of PPC! <br />Well done.Dept. of Pharmacologyhttp://pharmacology.uonbi.ac.ke/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-40947308330290804112016-06-24T01:11:29.377-04:002016-06-24T01:11:29.377-04:00I've been involved in the training of pharmaci...I've been involved in the training of pharmacists for over 15 years now, and have been privileged to observe the (albeit slow) transformation of the pharmacist from simply a commodity provider to a service provider and, more recently, to a care provider as part of the healthcare team.<br />It has been a real paradigm shift, and one that we have incorporated and continue to emphasize in our training.<br />Great post Eric.<br />Dept. of Pharmacologyhttp://pharmacology.uonbi.ac.ke/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-58299207860625967682016-06-05T11:12:18.046-04:002016-06-05T11:12:18.046-04:00I assure you that not selling syringes does NOT st...I assure you that not selling syringes does NOT stop people from using. It stops them from using SAFELY. I would challenge you to find one study that says otherwise. <br /><br />If people can get illegal drugs, they can get syringes, but not having access to clean syringes is just going to make them share needles or use dirty ones. I lost a good friend to AIDS after the pharmacy in my area changed their policy, a friend that likely infected dozens of other people unknowingly. How many lives are destroyed needlessly because of pharmacists with their heads up their ass about this issue? Take an honest look at the data (any needle exchange program will have a wealth of resources showing you everything I just said), and think before you make self-righteous judgements about other people. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-90652124155851138072016-04-09T12:04:58.325-04:002016-04-09T12:04:58.325-04:00My pharmacist will not fill test strip precription...My pharmacist will not fill test strip precription unless im standing right there she says medicare requires thatSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18271319481606989104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-78006942000684639992016-01-06T20:20:36.563-05:002016-01-06T20:20:36.563-05:00Will Outcomes / Mirixa provide patients to indepen...Will Outcomes / Mirixa provide patients to independent pharmacists not linked to a specific pharmacy? Does an NPI / business name and license qualify an individual for Outcomes / Mirixa?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-27264826336127558462015-07-18T02:11:20.499-04:002015-07-18T02:11:20.499-04:00I’ve worked with many pharmacists and technicians ...I’ve worked with many pharmacists and technicians over the years. The vast majority of them have been hard working and dedicated employees. They care about their job and they care about the people they serve. In fact, they might care a little too much.<br /><br />How many of you have stayed late or come in early to get work done? It can seem like we are all playing an endless game of catch up. And there is a tendency by many to simply put in extra time off the clock to help keep things calm.Sunset Pharmacy | Brooklyn Best Care Pharmacyhttp://www.sunsetrxpharmacy.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-68096457289443207532015-07-16T21:48:51.353-04:002015-07-16T21:48:51.353-04:00I am curious if you still work as director at a Cr...I am curious if you still work as director at a Critical Access Hospital CAH. Typically, there are staffing issues, and too often the pharmacy dept is under nursing management, at least that was the way it worked at two of the other CAH where I staffed. At another CAH the director is 24/7 wearing all sorts of pharmacy hats, including warfarin monitoring using CoagClinic documentation program. Do you employ students, and provide mentoring support for students? At one CAH staffed by alternating hospitalists, I could see where pharmacists monitoring warfarin would fit nicely in our job duties, as the hospitalists jerk doses around too much, using phytonadione quite frequently. But, there is minimal staff (1-FT, 1-PT), and I think training for the director might be too time-consuming (as well as concern about personal liability) considering the amount of new programs that are being installed lickety-split.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-68599210280685035202015-07-13T11:26:56.523-04:002015-07-13T11:26:56.523-04:00Wow, great article.Really thank you! Keep writing....Wow, great article.Really thank you! Keep writing.Sunset Pharmacy | Brooklyn Best Care Pharmacyhttp://www.sunsetrxpharmacy.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-57821343732945655752015-06-05T00:14:12.516-04:002015-06-05T00:14:12.516-04:00Washington state just recently passed provider sta...Washington state just recently passed provider status for pharmacists. I am excited to see how this transforms patient care here in the state. I agree with you that MTM is big step in patient self care management. Thanks for writing this article on your experiences. Best of luck to you and your team!Carla Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905813559306011356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-23356586390955833022015-05-26T23:00:46.565-04:002015-05-26T23:00:46.565-04:00C'mon AphA, we want a free multi-year membersh...C'mon AphA, we want a free multi-year membership or a free trip to the annual convention for our dearest Eric Durbin ! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-50013216198049609422015-04-20T14:33:41.372-04:002015-04-20T14:33:41.372-04:00This is the main issue that I faced, and this is t...This is the main issue that I faced, and this is the reason why we need to get provider status. I contacted every major insurer in my state (Ohio) and was either ignored or sent an application to register my <i>pharmacy</i> within the network. The insurers didn't even consider that <i>pharmacists</i> could be providers.<br /><br />Every pharmacist that I have talked to that has their own MTM practice receives the bulk of their patients through Outcomes/Mirixa/etc...Eric Durbin, RPhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09170995334706647447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-25066300235844483982015-04-20T13:06:40.204-04:002015-04-20T13:06:40.204-04:00I am currently looking into starting an MTM progra...I am currently looking into starting an MTM program on my own and doing home visits, but I cant figure out how to contract with insurances or how to go about being able to bill. Can someone reach out to me on this?<br />My email is Kurian.Mark@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-68642150430576736072015-03-27T19:24:48.365-04:002015-03-27T19:24:48.365-04:00I like your idea regarding a flash drive for patie...I like your idea regarding a flash drive for patients' health information. I also work in a critical care hospital where I see the same familiar names printed on medication orders. It feels like we have a revolving door that people enter and stay in until then re-enter the hospital.<br /><br />You would think the logical thing would be to give the patient the primary responsibility of taking care of himself/herself. SciFi Pharmacist Guyhttp://www.scifipharmacistguy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-10973222614064480152015-03-26T15:37:23.681-04:002015-03-26T15:37:23.681-04:00I am starting to work for a company as an IC and t...I am starting to work for a company as an IC and they assure me their are plenty of clients available.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-27088463150345310772015-03-17T14:03:32.225-04:002015-03-17T14:03:32.225-04:00Any updates on how your business has progressed as...Any updates on how your business has progressed as of now in 2015? Are you still working on this project or have you moved on? Are you finding there is a market for these services on a out of pocket basis, sounds like 3rd party pay is still very difficult to lock down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-12478757196559421152015-02-06T15:56:45.958-05:002015-02-06T15:56:45.958-05:00"I see that you started an LLC. I am in the p..."I see that you started an LLC. I am in the process of working with a company that offers MTM services. They will hire me as an independent contractor. What is the advantage of working as IC vs forming LLC?"<br /><br />The advantage of working as an independent contractor is that you won't need to find your clients, the vendor will provide them to you.<br /><br />The disadvantage...there may not be as many clients as you would like, especially if you are hoping to do this full-time.Eric Durbin, RPhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09170995334706647447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-85454699206995425492015-02-06T14:39:30.711-05:002015-02-06T14:39:30.711-05:00I can't speak on the software that is availabl...I can't speak on the software that is available currently. I would contact the companies directly and see what they have available.Eric Durbin, RPhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09170995334706647447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-88073954407400059572015-02-06T14:32:28.421-05:002015-02-06T14:32:28.421-05:00Lisa,
I used my home address.Lisa,<br /><br />I used my home address.Eric Durbin, RPhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09170995334706647447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-56152303963677386212015-02-06T10:15:53.054-05:002015-02-06T10:15:53.054-05:00HI Eric,
When applying for your NPI number for th...HI Eric,<br /><br />When applying for your NPI number for the LLC, what did you use as the business location address? I have a PO Box for my mailing address but it will not let me use that. DID you use your residential address?<br /><br />Thanks!<br />LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-67320417532977524402015-01-28T15:34:04.878-05:002015-01-28T15:34:04.878-05:00^^ Dear Anonymous above who has a private MTM prac...^^ Dear Anonymous above who has a private MTM practice, is it possible to contact you privately and learn from your experience how I could set up such a practice?? Please email me at baselhakim30 at gmail dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13479334369048513025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133434752101334071.post-21540451904652216532015-01-21T22:17:08.314-05:002015-01-21T22:17:08.314-05:00Hi Eric,
I recently found your blog while doing s...Hi Eric,<br /><br />I recently found your blog while doing some research about starting my own MTM business as a consultant pharmacist. I already got my NPI and set up my LLC. I was wondering if any of those software will be a great way to build up my clientele ? Any suggestion is greatly appreciated. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com