Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) shortage affects large commercial and independent specialty pharmacies across the country

Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) shortage affects large commercial and independent specialty pharmacies across the country As an independently owned specialty pharmacy, OptionOne collaborates with pharma manufacturers, distribution centers and medical providers to address the widespread intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) shortage. These national shortages significantly impact patients across the country, including right here in Oklahoma. Patients…

NHIA Position Paper on Home Infusion Reimbursement

NHIA Position Paper: Home Infusion Reimbursement Must Reflect Essential Specialized Pharmacy Professional Services Due to recent legislation and an unduly restrictive rule issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) “believes Medicare patients will not be able to access home infusion services and will have to seek…

NHIA to Sue CMS Over Medicare Transitional Payment

National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) to Sue CMS Over Medicare Transitional Payment From NHIA – Alexandria, VA – February 15, 2019 – Yesterday, the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over a misguided policy determination that could significantly reduce patients’ access to home infusion…