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What is the maximum penalty for a violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS)?
What is the maximum penalty for a violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS)?
Which of the following activities could potentially violate the Anti-Kickback Statute?
Which of the following activities could potentially violate the Anti-Kickback Statute?
What does the Stark law primarily prohibit?
What does the Stark law primarily prohibit?
Is intent required to prove a Stark law violation?
Is intent required to prove a Stark law violation?
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Which statement about Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) and psychotropic medications is true?
Which statement about Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) and psychotropic medications is true?
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What is the primary objective of the regulations surrounding medication management in LTCFs?
What is the primary objective of the regulations surrounding medication management in LTCFs?
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Which of the following statements regarding medication dispensing in LTCFs is accurate?
Which of the following statements regarding medication dispensing in LTCFs is accurate?
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Which scenario is an example of a medication error that might be addressed under regulatory guidelines?
Which scenario is an example of a medication error that might be addressed under regulatory guidelines?
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Which of the following is a potential violation of the False Claims Act related to pharmacy practice?
Which of the following is a potential violation of the False Claims Act related to pharmacy practice?
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What does the Anti-Kickback Statute aim to prevent within pharmacy practice?
What does the Anti-Kickback Statute aim to prevent within pharmacy practice?
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Under what conditions might a pharmacy be in violation of Stark Law?
Under what conditions might a pharmacy be in violation of Stark Law?
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Which of the following best describes a medication error management protocol in pharmacy practice?
Which of the following best describes a medication error management protocol in pharmacy practice?
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Which regulation requires pharmacies providing services to Long-Term Care Facilities to comply with specific requirements?
Which regulation requires pharmacies providing services to Long-Term Care Facilities to comply with specific requirements?
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What is a significant requirement under Medicaid prescription pad regulations?
What is a significant requirement under Medicaid prescription pad regulations?
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Which of the following actions could be considered a violation of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) guidelines?
Which of the following actions could be considered a violation of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) guidelines?
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How does the Sherman Antitrust Act relate to pharmacy practice?
How does the Sherman Antitrust Act relate to pharmacy practice?
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Which of the following statements about the reimbursement for pharmacies under Medicare Part D is true?
Which of the following statements about the reimbursement for pharmacies under Medicare Part D is true?
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Under the False Claims Act, which of the following is required for plans and pharmacies?
Under the False Claims Act, which of the following is required for plans and pharmacies?
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Which scenario reflects a violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute?
Which scenario reflects a violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute?
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What is a requirement for a pharmacy that supplies Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)?
What is a requirement for a pharmacy that supplies Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)?
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What is the purpose of the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) programs required by law?
What is the purpose of the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) programs required by law?
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Which statement accurately describes the current status of pharmacists under Medicare?
Which statement accurately describes the current status of pharmacists under Medicare?
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What does the Federal Upper Limit (FUL) program establish?
What does the Federal Upper Limit (FUL) program establish?
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Which of the following chronic conditions is NOT one of the core nine conditions targeted for MTM services?
Which of the following chronic conditions is NOT one of the core nine conditions targeted for MTM services?
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Which part of Medicare primarily covers prescription drug benefits?
Which part of Medicare primarily covers prescription drug benefits?
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What key feature must Medicare Part D plans provide regarding pharmacy access?
What key feature must Medicare Part D plans provide regarding pharmacy access?
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Which law addresses the submission of false claims to government healthcare programs?
Which law addresses the submission of false claims to government healthcare programs?
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In Medicaid, what is the requirement for prescription pads to ensure compliance?
In Medicaid, what is the requirement for prescription pads to ensure compliance?
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Which provision prohibits physician referrals to entities in which they have a financial interest?
Which provision prohibits physician referrals to entities in which they have a financial interest?
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What does the Anti-Kickback Statute primarily aim to prevent?
What does the Anti-Kickback Statute primarily aim to prevent?
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Who administers Medicaid, and how is it funded?
Who administers Medicaid, and how is it funded?
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What does the Sherman Antitrust Act aim to ensure in pharmacy practices?
What does the Sherman Antitrust Act aim to ensure in pharmacy practices?
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Which group cannot access Medicare benefits based solely on age?
Which group cannot access Medicare benefits based solely on age?
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What is a requirement for pharmacy plans under Medicare Part D?
What is a requirement for pharmacy plans under Medicare Part D?
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What defines the eligibility criteria for Medicaid?
What defines the eligibility criteria for Medicaid?
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What is one major focus of the Stark Law in terms of healthcare practices?
What is one major focus of the Stark Law in terms of healthcare practices?
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Which act includes penalties such as treble damages for submitting false claims?
Which act includes penalties such as treble damages for submitting false claims?
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What aspect of pharmacy operations is directly addressed by the Anti-Kickback Statute?
What aspect of pharmacy operations is directly addressed by the Anti-Kickback Statute?
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Which of these statements regarding the Sherman Antitrust Act is true?
Which of these statements regarding the Sherman Antitrust Act is true?
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Which of the following best describes the funding structure of Medicaid?
Which of the following best describes the funding structure of Medicaid?
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Study Notes
Federal Regulation of Pharmacy Practice
- Required reading: Pharmacy Practice and the Law, 10th Ed.
- Chapter 6: Federal Regulation of Pharmacy Practice (pp. 275-285, 289-294, 300-309)
- Additional material from pp. 275-312 will be covered in class.
- Excluded pages won't be on the RAT (Review Assessment Tool).
Overview
- Instructor: Dan Telford, PharmD
- Contact: [email protected]
Class Format
- 10-question iRAT/tRAT (in-class assessment)
- Application exercises following the tRAT
Learning Objectives (Book Objectives):
- Basic drug and pharmacy provisions of Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare/Medicaid fraud and abuse laws
- CMS requirements for long-term care facilities (LTCFs)
- Sherman Antitrust Act application to pharmacy practice
- Robinson-Patman Act application to pharmacy practice
Additional Targeted Objectives (for RAT):
- Four groups covered by Medicare
- Medicare Part D:
- Enrollment periods
- Pharmacy access
- Notice required when claims aren't covered
- Medication therapy management (MTM) requirements
Other Topics (Page 2):
- Fraud and abuse implications for pharmacies/pharmacists
- Medicaid eligibility requirements & funding
- Prescription drug coverage under Medicaid
- Prescription pad requirements
- False Claims Act violations
- Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law violations
- Sherman Antitrust Act (application; Sections 1 and 2)
- Robinson-Patman Act (application; own use doctrine)
Selected Book Take-Away Points (Page 2):
- Medicare Parts A, B, C (Advantage), and D
- Prescription drug benefits (part D)
- Open enrollment periods
- Formularies (must include 2 drugs in each therapeutic category/class)
- Mail-order pharmacies vs community pharmacies
- Preferred pharmacy networks
Pharmacy Reimbursement and Regulations (Page 3):
- Ingredient cost + dispensing fee reimbursement
- Claim payment deadlines
- Printed notices for non-covered prescriptions
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM) programs
- Fraud, waste, and abuse policies and procedures
- Pharmacy employee training programs
- DMEPOS accreditation exemptions
- Pharmacist provider status under Medicare (APHA's ongoing support for federal legislation change)
Medicaid Administration and Federal Regulations (Page 3):
- Administration by the states
- Joint federal/state funding
- Federal approval and regulation
- MAC (Managed Care) and FUL pricing programs
- Medicaid drug reimbursement calculation
- "Retail Community Pharmacy" definition exclusions
- Average Price Measures (AMP)
- Calculation of the FUL price
Additional Regulations (Pages 4 and 5):
- Pharmacy reimbursement from Medicare Part D
- False Claims Act (FCA) violations
- Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) violations
- Stark Law prohibitions
- Requirements for long-term care facilities (LTCFs) (drug dispensing and storage, clinical appropriateness of medications, psychotropic medication limits, medication error rates)
- Consultations with pharmacists in LTCFs
- Sherman Antitrust Act (monopoly analysis, rule of reason, per se rule, activities like price-fixing, boycotting, tying arrangements)
- Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)
- Purchasing cooperatives and competitive pro-active activities
- 340B drug pricing regulations.
- Patient Safety and Quality Act (PSQIA)
- Patient safety events reporting and privacy
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Test your knowledge on Federal Regulation of Pharmacy Practice based on Chapter 6 of 'Pharmacy Practice and the Law'. This quiz covers key provisions related to Medicare and Medicaid, as well as important laws impacting pharmacy practice. Perfect for understanding the regulatory landscape in the pharmacy field.