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CONTENTSMessage From Jim Bracewell.................................................4Welcome New GPhA Members..............................................5

Continuing Education ............................21-27

Congressman Doug Collins.. ...........................6-7

Pharm PAC............................. .................17-19

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Fall Region Meetings............................ .................12

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Pamala MarquessGPhA President

“Inches Make a Champion!”Are you ready for Immunization Time in Georgia?? The flu shot season is kicking off early this fall. I know many of you have changed your practice to accommodate for vaccine services. Some of you began this change 20 years ago when GPhA first offered the immunization training program. What are the facilitators of practice change? Practice change is hard. There is not much out there in the literature to help pharmacists recognize and act on factors that facilitate practice change. I did come across one article from Australia that identified factors that affected practice change and developed and validated an instrument that could quantify these facilitators of change.(1)

The following seven facilitators of practice change were identified:1. Relationship with physicians: Building rapport with physicians influences the success of clinical services implementation.2. Remuneration: Reimbursement for providing clinical services.3. Pharmacy layout: A designated area to provide patient care services.4. Patient expectation: Importance of patient expectations and demand for clinical services.5. Manpower: Sufficient staff to provide clinical services.6. Communications/teamwork: Good ongoing communication with pharmacy staff regarding practice expectations and implementation of clinical services.7. External support/assistance: An external support system to help with practice change and access to expert advisors.This is only a glimpse of the article but it does give pharmacists a starting point and some concrete concepts to ponder. Some of these factors are more challenging than others. We need the entire profession to speak with one voice for pharmacist provider status. How many opportunities have you missed because you were not aware of the possibilities that would occur if you applied a small amount of effort beyond what you normally do? Make the extra contact each day…..a sales call…..a customer…..a brief discussion with a colleague…..an encouraging talk with a member of your team. With contact comes opportunity. At the end of the year; you’ll have opened more than 200 additional doors of possibility!

I challenge you to find the opportunities in your practice! Remember, Vince Lombardi’s famous quote, “Inches make a Champion!”

I know there is a Champion in each of you!Pam

Reference(1) Roberts AS et al. Practice change in community pharmacy: quantification of facilitators. Ann Pharmacother 2008; 42:861-8.

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Membership Milestones

OBITUARYFrances Davis, grandmother of President-Elect Moody

MISSION WORK

Mrs. Francis Marion Salisbury Davis, 92, of Sylvester died July 25, 2013.

First Vice President Tommy Whitworth

First Vice President Tommy Whitworth traveled to Honduras in July for a medical mission trip.

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Jim Bracewell Executive Vice President

During the hot Georgia summer on my Granddaddy’s farm, my Granddaddy would mix up a concoction of ingredients into a large bucket that I was never quite sure about. He explained that the formula was a wonderful remedy for the pigs that helped keep off fleas, ticks and various other parasites. After mixing it to his liking, he then wanted us boys to catch all his pigs on the farm and paint the yucky substance all over their bodies.

He started off by saying “I know you probably will not be able to catch every pig, so for the ones you do catch, be sure to smear a large portion of this stuff on them”. “Why?,” I asked. “Because, eventually the pigs will get together,” he replied. “They will mingle with each other as they feed and move about. Then the magic will happen. The painted pigs you caught will rub off on the pigs you did not catch. That daily contact with the smeared pigs will improve the health of the whole herd. In the end we will have a healthier herd of pigs and they will mature into strong full bodied pigs great for market.”

We at GPhA will never reach all the pharmacists in Georgia. As a GPhA member however - one that cares about your profession, one that cares about your career - you will rub off on those pharmacists who just come to work each day only for their paycheck. You may think you do not have an impact on your friends in the profession but you really do. They may never verbalize it but they know that GPhA members like you continue to grow the health of the pharmacy profession, advocate for their professional standing and assist to secure a positive economic future for them through your membership.

Where would the profession of pharmacy in Georgia be without the Georgia Pharmacy Association?You probably don’t even want to think about that.

I have a great idea. Share this journal with a pharmacy friend that is not a GPhA member. Maybe they will read this article and realize the biggest thing holding pharmacy back today from being all it should be is the apathy of the pharmacists who never give back to their profession.

Rub up against them and see if our herd doesn’t get healthier.

Our new GPhA Sustaining Membership is only $14.58 per month. What a small investment in your career!

“Pharmacists committed in a unified voice to improve public health and advance the profession”

“Dirty Pigs” - A Model For A Better Future In Pharmacy

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WELCOMENew GPhA Members

About GPhAPharmacists committed in a unified voice to improve public health and advance the profession

The members of GPhA would like to welcome all our new members and encourage them to take advantage of all the benefits membership offers.

Have you considered GPhA’s new Sustaining Membership at $14.58 per month.

Never get another renewal notice. Questions? Contact Kim McNeely at 404-419- 8105 or at [email protected]

Active Pharmacists

James Bloodworth

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Ken Trapnell

Grovetown, GA

Jimmy Atkinson

Douglas, GA

Vick Parag

Johns Creek, GA

Thomas Jusu

Atlanta, GA

Joint Membership

Melissa and Yancy Witt

Fayetteville, GA

First Year Pharmacists

Laura Briscoe

Richmond Hill

Elizabeth Lim

Atlanta, GA


Andy FreemanDirector

of Government Affairs

Earlier this summer, several Congressmen took to the floor of the US House of Representatives for nearly 30 minutes to talk about the crucial services pharmacists offer to so many patients. One of the main leaders of this effort was Congressman Doug Collins.

“I have a little pharmacy I go to. We have several, but one of the main ones I go to is Woody’s Pharmacy, Kevin Woody. And I go in there and I know that when I ask him about the drugs for myself, for my wife, my kids, he gives me answers. He helps me know why they interact, what goes on. We’ve got pharmacists in all kinds of settings that do that every day for folks. But our local pharmacies, and especially our community pharmacies, right now are under attack,” began Rep. Collins.

Collins continued “It’s a tough enough task to survive in this economy, and the overregulation by the administration is only making it more difficult. I am committed to working with my colleagues … to promote legislation that will provide consumers with greater choice of pharmacies, require fair standards for PBM pharmacies, support access to diabetes testing supplies, protect traditional pharmacy compounding, and ensure that our military families can enjoy the many benefits that community pharmacies provide. In many cases, independent and community pharmacists have dedicated their careers to providing quality patient care.

However, they’ve been continuously cut by unfair reimbursements, overbearing audits, and a take-it-or-leave-it approach to contracts.”

For nearly 30 minutes Representative Doug Collins made the pharmacists of his District and the rest of the State proud as he attacked low reimbursement rates of Medicare on diabetic testing strips, MAC pricing, unfair auditing procedures by PBMs and other issues that pharmacists face daily. Rep. Collins ended his presentation with, “When we are looking at a health care situation and an aging population, our community pharmacists need to be a vital player in that market, making sure that our health and our well-being are taken care of in a kind and caring and compassionate way.”

Representative Doug Collins Speaks at House On Pharmacy


Congressman Doug Collins Is A Friend of Pharmacy

Representative Doug Collins spoke from the floor of the House of Representatives on July 24. Collins addressed the important role of pharmacy in healthcare.

“…[O]ur local pharmacies, and especially our community pharmacies, right now are under attack,”

“Local pharmacists play a vital role in America’s neighborhoods and communities…. They provide unparalleled guidance, assistance, and resources for families, including my own.”

“One of the things that they also help us do, and community pharmacists do, is provide that preventive care that keeps us from getting into these long-term illnesses which drive up the health care costs….”

“Now, pharmacists have to choose between keeping their business open or giving their patients the supplies and care they need. This isn’t a choice they should be forced to make.”

“PBMs are actually one of the least regulated segments of the health care market, yet they are the cause of numerous frivolous audits that local pharmacies are subjected to.”Representative Doug Collins speaks with GPhA member and pharmacist

Laird Miller at a recent visit to Gainesville in the spring.


Upcoming Association Events

October 2013


GPhA Executive Committee Attends 43rd Annual Southeast Pharmacy Officers Conference in Nashville, Visit Pharmacies

The state of Georgia was represented well at the conference by President Pam Marquess, President Elect Bobby-Moody, First Vice President Tommy Whitworth, Second Vice President Lance Boles, Chairman Robert Hatton and GPhA EVP Jim Bracewell.

On the way to Nashville, the Executive Committee visited several pharmacies. One stop was at White’s Pharmacy in Dalton, Georgia. From left to right, Whitworth, Marquess, Moody, Chris Sams of White’s Phar-macy, Hatton and Boles.

The Executive Committee also visited Rep Bruce Broadrick at his store. Broadrick, center, works at Walgreens in Dalton.


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There are several changes to the HIPAA Rules that go into effective September 23rd. Pharmacies need to take action now to avoid repercussions of non-compliance. All pharmacies should review, revise and/or replace their existing HIPAA Compliance Program.

Who do the Changes Affect?

HIPAA business associates, including a wide range of vendors who contract with pharmacies and access protected health information (PHI). So if you do business with an organization that comes into contact with Personal Health Information from your pharmacy, make sure you have a business associate agreement on file!

What Action is Required?

So, if your pharmacy cannot locate your HIPAA Manual or Procedures, or if these procedures have never been reviewed or revised, they need to be updated now to be compliant.

At a minimum:

-Revise Business Associate Agreements and have them on file with any entity your pharmacy does business with that may handle PHI;

-Revise HIPAA Policies and Procedures, including modifications to address response to potential breaches involving unsecured PHI;

-Update and redistribute Notices of Privacy Practices;

-Train employees on updated obligations.

Key Changes impacting Pharmacies:

The Omnibus Rule expands the definition of business associate to include: any downstream subcontractor that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits PHI on behalf of the business associate, even if they have an indirect relationship with a covered entity; Health information organizations,

e-prescribing gateways, or other persons that provide data transmission services to a covered entity that require routine access to PHI; and any person that offers a personal health record to individuals on behalf of a covered entity.

The Rule expands the liability and obligations of business associates and their subcontractors making them directly liable for compliance with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules,

The Rule eliminates the “significant risk of harm” standard as the threshold for breach notification. Under the previous rule, breaches were not required to be reported unless they posed a “significant risk of reputational, financial or other harm” to individuals.

The new standard reverses the standard and presumes that a reportable breach has occurred unless the covered entity or business associate, through the use of a multi-factor risk assessment, determines that there is a low probability that the PHI has been

compromised by the unauthorized use or disclosure.

Pharmacies need to ensure that business partners do not sell or market any PHI.

How will this be Enforced?

Enforcement will now be proactive and no longer just in response to complaints. The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is hiring enforcement officers to visit facilities to conduct compliance audits. The HIPAA Police will be out there! Ignorance will not work as an excuse. HHS may impose civil monetary penalties up to $1.5 million for all violations of an identical HIPAA requirement in a calendar year. The exception under the previous rule that shielded pharmacies and other covered entities from civil penalties stemming from the conduct of their business associates has been eliminated. So, Pharmacies and business associates are liable for the acts of their respective business associate agents.

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HIPAA Has New Rule Changes Effective September 23, 2013Is Your Pharmacy Ready?

Several changes to the HIPAA Rules go into effect September 23rd. Make sure you are compliant.


Fall Region Meetings

Region 10 – AthensPresident Flynn [email protected]

Region 2 – TiftonPresident Ed [email protected]

Region 11- AugustaPresident Kalen Manasco [email protected]

Region 1- SavannahPresident Krista [email protected]

October 22

October 29

November 5

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Region 4- GriffinPresident Nicholas [email protected]

Region 7- KennesawPresident Tyler [email protected]

Region 6-MaconPresident Sherri [email protected]

Region 8- WaycrossPresident Michael [email protected]

Region 9 – Blue RidgePresident Amanda [email protected]

Region 12 – DublinPresident Ken [email protected]

Region 3 – ColumbusPresident Renee [email protected]

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cardinalhealth.com/GenerationRx

For more information about the award, visit cardinalhealth.com/GenerationRx

This award recognizes a pharmacist who has demonstrated excellence in community-based prescription drug abuse prevention. We celebrate James’ outstanding efforts and commitment to raising awareness of the dangers of prescription drug abuse among the general public and among the pharmacy community.

© 2013 Cardinal Health. All rights reserved. CARDINAL HEALTH, the Cardinal Health LOGO, and EssENTIAL TO CARE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cardinal Health. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Lit. No. 5CR11959_GA (06/2013)

The Georgia Pharmacy Association and the Cardinal Health Foundation congratulate James W. Bartling as the recipient of the 2013 Cardinal Health GenerationRx Champions Award!

Jim Bartling was president of GPhA in 1992-1993


Pharmacists Recognized by Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control for Immunization Contributions


Long Term Care - Some Important Questions

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Long Term Care.Much is being written and said about those three words. You may have questions as to whether or not you should do anything about this matter. You may have questions about how to secure LTC coverage and may need clarification on the carriers themselves. You probably have questions as to funding strategies and carriers.With any financial related matter, education is paramount. Most find that there is a way of being educated that resonates with them, whether it is going to a specific website or conducting research and exploration on the web or speaking to someone directly for the purposes of getting their questions answered.Effective Long Term Care planning on the front end really involves the following three steps and subsequent agreements:

1. Is it my expectation to live a long life?

IF YES, THEN---

2. If I do live a long life, is it reasonable to assume that the longer I live, the greater the likelihood that I could need LTC and the accompanying services at some point?

IF YES, THEN--3. When the Long Term Care issue and its associated

challenges present themselves to you and your family, do you realize that it is no longer about you?

(It is about the impact that delivering your care will have on your family if you do not have a for-mal LTC plan and the affect that the accompany-ing costs will have on your finances)

Have you had a prior experience with Long Term Care? If the answer is yes you may already understand these three steps.You may wish to consider getting further educated on this matter in a manner that is comfortable for you.

For more information, please contact Ruth Ann McGehee at [email protected] or call 404-419-8173.


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Now more than ever, pharmacists are learning just how important it is to have not only proper insurance coverage, but the right amount of insurance. We understand the risks involved in operating a pharmacy practice and have coverage designed to ensure that you and your business are protected. We even provide policies specifically designed for practices that offer specialty services such as compounding or home medical equipment.

Trust the experts - our representatives can help you determine the right coverage for you. We offer products to meet all your needs; everything from business and personal insurance to life and investments. We’re proud to be your single source for insurance protection.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Certificate Program2013-2014 Board of Directors MeetingCouncil of President’s Reception

Thursday, June 26, 2014

CPE ProgramsGeneral SessionExhibit Hall featuring Student/Sponsor VIP LoungeAlumni Dinners

Friday, June 27, 2014

Golf / TennisCPE ProgramsGeneral SessionExhibit HallPharmPAC Reception

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Georgia Pharmacy Coalition MeetingCPE ProgramsGeneral SessionAcademy LuncheonsElection ClosesTellers CommitteeResolutions CommitteePresident’s Reception & Banquet

Sunday, June 29, 2014Sunrise ServiceAnnual Meeting2014-2015 Board of Directors Meeting

139th GPhA ConventionWyndham Bay Point Resort

Panama City Beach, FL

Schedule of Events June 26-29, 2014

Melvin M. Goldstein, P.C.AT T O R N E Y AT L AW___

248 Roswell StreetMarietta, Georgia 30060

Telephone 770/427-7004Fax 770/426-9584

www.melvinmgoldstein.com

n Private practitioner with an emphasis on representing healthcare professionals in administrative cases as well as other legal matters

n Former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia and Counsel for professional licensing boards including the Georgia Board of Pharmacy and the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

n Former Administrative Law Judge for the Office of State Administrative Hearings

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Name PositionRobert M. Hatton Chair of the BoardPamala S. Marquess PresidentRobert B. Moody President-ElectThomas H. Whitworth First Vice PresidentLance P Boles Second Vice PresidentLiza Chapman State At LargeTerry Forshee State At LargeDavid Graves State At LargeJoshua D. Kinsey State At LargeEddie Madden State At LargeLaird Miller State At LargeChris Thurmond State At Large Krista Stone 1st Region PresidentEd S. Dozier 2nd Region PresidentRenee D. Adamson 3rd Region PresidentNicholas O. Bland 4th Region PresidentShelby Biagi 5th Region PresidentSherri S. Moody 6th Region PresidentTyler Mayotte 7th Region PresidentMichael Lewis 8th Region PresidentAmanda Paisley 9th Region President Flynn Warren 10th Region PresidentKalen Manasco 11th Region President Ken Von Eiland 12th Region PresidentThomas R. Jeter ACP ChairSharon B. Zerillo AEP ChairJohn Drew AHP ChairDrew Miller AIP ChairMichelle Hunt APT ChairLeah Stowers ASA ChairJohn T. Sherrer Foundation ChairMichael E. Farmer Insurance Trust ChairAl McConnell Board of Pharmacy ChairMegan Freeman GSHP PresidentAmy C. Grimsley Mercer Faculty RepresentativeRusty Fetterman South Faculty RepresentativeLindsey Welch UGA Faculty RepresentativeTyler Bryant ASP, Mercer University Tiffany Galloway ASP, South University Jessica Kupstas ASP, UGA Jim Bracewell Executive Vice President

2013-2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Georgia Pharmacy Association

The Georgia Pharmacy Journal


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