On Wednesday, July 1, the House agreed unanimously to an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The five-week extension originated in the Senate on Tuesday, where it was approved late in the evening. President Trump signed the bill into law on Saturday, July 4. With...
On Wednesday night, the Senate voted unanimously in favor of the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act. This new legislation makes key adjustments to the timeline for spending Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds and revises how loan recipients are required to allocate the money. Here is a brief...
Members of the Blackman & Sloop Pharmacy team - Andrea Eason, Neely McLaughlin, and Christy Fasciana - recently presented a webinar for Waypoint Pharmacist Advisors. The information focused on recent legislation signed into law - the CARES Act. The team provided an overview of the...
Nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions have been hard at work trying to help the world navigate the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While trying to maintain focus on their missions, these organizations and institutions face massive uncertainty in the face of COVID-19, including financial turmoil,...
Blackman & Sloop, CPAs, P.A. was recently named as one of the 2019 Best Employers in North Carolina. This program was created by Business North Carolina, NC SHRM and Best Companies Group. This survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor...
Insulin prices are soaring, impacting pharmaceutical supply chains and forcing pharmacists to deal with unhappy patients. This article discusses why pharmacists play a key role in controlling the emotions of patients, and how they should deal with patients that may be unable to afford insulin. To view...
Pharmacies are implementing data aggregation platforms that make it easier to navigate patient data. This article discusses why the pharmaceutical industry should implement data aggregation to improve service and patient outcomes. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2018/07/13/understanding-data-aggregation-in-the-pharmacy-industry/#33d6bc847fee...
Rebates and discounts are being pocketed by some pharmacy benefit managers, leaving consumers paying more than they should for certain medicine. This article discusses what the government is doing to take out the middleman and keep the money in the pocket of consumers. To view this article,...
Technology such as data analytics and artificial intelligence are changing the future of the pharmaceutical industry. This article explains why pharmacies should implement these new operations to give customers a more personalized experience. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2018/05/10/how-data-analytics-and-artificial-intelligence-are-changing-the-pharmaceutical-industry/#3b2a06936440...
Artificial intelligence can help manage data and improve the workplace, especially in healthcare and pharmacy. This article discusses how AI can improve smart medicine, electronic health records, and the digital world of healthcare. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. http://www.pharmacytimes.com/contributor/timothy-aungst-pharmd/2018/05/ai-can-impact-healthcare-pharmacy...
