2021 Mid-Winter Meeting
February 28th
MPhA Midwinter Meeting 2021 Titles and Objectives
Sunday, February 28th 2021 via Zoom
1:00pm (1 hour of CE credit)
Title: Key Legislative Initiatives in Mississippi: An Update
Presenter: Beau Cox
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Describe the legislative issues that impact the practice of pharmacy in the State of Mississippi including:
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Pharmacy Benefit Management
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Patient Management Protocols
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Pseudoephedrine
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Pharmacy and the Medicaid Managed Care Organization Program
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COVID-19 Vaccinations
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2:00pm (1 hour of CE credit)
Title: Mississippi Medicaid: Recent Policy and Payment Changes
Presenter: Terri Kirby
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State recent changes in Medicaid policies and pharmacy payments with an emphasis on vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccines
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Describe Medicaid program changes which may impact pharmacy practice
3:00pm (1 hour CE credit. Will also count with the MS Board as addiction CE)
Title: Drug Misuse and Diversion in Mississippi
Presenter: Frank Altieri
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State the current epidemiological trends in the prevalence of substance misuse and incidence of drug overdoses
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Recognize prevention and demand reduction strategies
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Identify strategies that can increase physical security and prevent pharmacy burglaries
4:00pm (1 hour CE credit)
Title: Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Updates
Presenter: Todd Dear
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State the structure and functions of the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
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Summarize current requirements of compounding including the inspection of compounding facilities
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Describe anticipated regulations that will be implemented the Board of Pharmacy over the next year