MIPA Statement on COVID-19
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Revised Medicaid Pharmacy Reimbursement Schedule
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) has heard pharmacy providers’ concerns and adjusted the claims reprocessing schedule originally noted in the Late Breaking News, sent on Aug. 3, 2017, titled “Pharmacy Reimbursement/Reprocessing”. The dates noted in the schedule included in the attached notice reflect that reprocessing will be performed over 10 months, rather than five months as originally scheduled.
Reprocessing will be performed in biweekly increments over a total time frame of no less than 10 months. Note: providers do not need to reverse and resubmit claims manually.
For more detailed information, including an updated reprocessing/adjustment schedule, please read the attached news notice. Pharmacy Revised Reimbursement Schedule
NEW PHARMACY TECHNICIAN/PHARMACIST RATIOS
Revisions to the Pharmacy Practice Regulations regarding the increase in Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacist ratios have been completed and effective August 1, 2016, the ratio is three Pharmacy Technicians to one Pharmacist. This ratio applies to all practice settings. Please bear in mind that, regardless of the ratio, that those tasks authorized to be conducted by Pharmacy Technicians may only be performed under the direct and immediate supervision of a Pharmacist. It is the responsibility of the Pharmacist-In-Charge as well as supervising pharmacists to provide supervision of duties of the pharmacy technician and to prevent pharmacy technicians from performing those functions relative to dispensing which are functions based on a judgment for which the pharmacy technician has not been prepared by education or authorized by law or regulation. The Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC) is responsible for assuring that all personnel are properly registered with the Board.
If you have questions concerning ratios or approved tasks of a Pharmacy Technician please contact the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy.
Faser Capital Campaign
Mississippi Independent Pharmacies Association is trying to help the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy raise money for their Faser Capital Campaign. The campaign is raising money to help fund the refurbishment of floors 1 and 2 of Faser Hall. Please click on the link below to find out more information on how you can help!
Faser Capital Campaign
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