by smartbeesocial | May 5, 2018 | Government Affairs
2554: Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act Currently there is a “Gag Clause” that prevents pharmacists from disclosing cost savings for prescriptions between using their insurance and paying out of pocket. The ”Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act” seeks to...
by smartbeesocial | May 5, 2018 | Government Affairs
It is expected that 81,000 people will be diagnosed with bladder cancer this year and over 17,000 will succumb to the disease. Click on the link below to find out ways you can promote awareness: Awareness Month Government Affairs – Ellen Woodcock, RN BSN CWON...
by smartbeesocial | Mar 27, 2018 | Government Affairs
H.R. 1478, the Gun Violence Research Act. Despite gun violence being the leading cause of death for children, a decades-old law effectively stifles any research into this issue. A bill in Congress right now could change that, allowing the Centers for Disease Control...
by smartbeesocial | Mar 21, 2018 | Region Information Page
We are seeking nominations for the upcoming MER Board positions. Please considering making a nomination and becoming more involved and connected with your MER peers! Please send a biography with a picture to Becky Smith (rebsmith@hmh.net) by June 1 if you are...
by smartbeesocial | Mar 21, 2018 | Letter from the President, Region Information Page
Dear MER Members, As spring approaches, it’s hard to believe it has been nearly 6 months since our fall conference in Dearborn, MI. Thank you to all that made this conference a success! Please check out the photos in the conference album in the photo library under the...
by smartbeesocial | Oct 2, 2017 | Government Affairs
Medicare Competitive Bidding In March 2016, President Obama released his FY 2017 budget, which proposed that inhalation drugs, all prosthetic and orthotics, and ostomy, tracheostomy and urological supplies be listed as products subjected to competitive bidding. The...
by smartbeesocial | Aug 11, 2017 | Letter from the President, Region Information Page
Dear MER Members, I hope this finds you well and enjoying the summer. It was good to see many of you at our membership meeting during the WOCN conference in Salt Lake City. Connecting with colleagues new and of longstanding is one of the best parts of conference! We...
by smartbeesocial | Dec 1, 2016 | Letter from the President, Region Information Page
Dear MER Members, I hope you are all enjoying the Holidays with those you love. The MER has a gift for you: Our new and improved website is up and running in our previous location www.mideastregion.org Please check it out. The website is a one stop shop for all of...
by smartbeesocial | Aug 2, 2016 | Government Affairs
Government Affairs Committee Anne Carl BSN, CWON Medicare Competitive Bidding Program Ostomy and Urological supplies included in competitive bidding program for FY 2017 Obama budget. The WOCN® is concerned about the inclusion of the urological and ostomy supplies due...
by smartbeesocial | Aug 2, 2016 | Letter from the President
Dear MER Members, I hope everyone is enjoying summer. We had a good turnout at the MER membership meeting in Montreal. The Mideast region is fortunate to have such dedicated volunteers and members. There was a great discussion around the MER Website redesign and...
