Two local physicians have been discovered to have staff members that have been writing their own prescriptions by stealing prescriptions pads. They have written prescriptions for themselves, their family members, and others, probably selling them for big money. Walgreens discovered
My response to recent article on Pain News Network
This article posted 6-14-19: “Why Do Doctors Keep Pushing Invasive Procedures on Me?” — Pain News Network It’s always been about the money. There’s little risk to the physician for doing an injection or other procedure that garners them thousands
Another clinic fails to provide all requested medical records; are they hiding something?
I recently reviewed the records of a new applicant who has been seeing the Salem Clinic. After three different requests for records, we still NEVER received the following: NO prescription log of post-dated prescriptions given to the patient that are
Health Net insurance forms out-of-date and designed to fail, all to deny medications
Recently had a patient switch to Health Net. They had been getting their medication for years without problem, but now Health Net says otherwise. They sent their Prior Authorization / Formulary Exception Request Fax Form to us to complete, which
“Study Finds Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Ineffective at Curbing Overdoses”
This article appeared on the Pharmacist Steve website on May 6, 2019. Here was my response: The Oregon PDMP is a flawed system that no one seems to care about improving despite all the mistakes that have been pointed out
“The Prescription Opioid Crisis Is Over”?
That was the title of the article that appeared May 6, 2019 on the Pain News Network. It was written by Roger Chriss. Here was my response: While they continue to attack medical providers which leads to more and more
Evergreen Family Medicine fails to follow recommended guidelines for pain meds
Reviewed another patient’s records from Evergreen Family Medicine. No controlled substance agreement was on file. No Material Risk Notice was on file. Both of these are strongly recommended by medical organizations and the Oregon Medical Board. To top it off
Rite Aid denies cancer patient pain medication in complete ignorance of CDC Guidelines
Pain News Network recently posted this article entitled “Cancer Patient’s Rite Aid Video Goes Viral” on May 3, 2019. It relates the disturbing and disheartening story of how some pharmacies are violating patient’s rights in obtaining pain medications for cancer
South River CHC fails to properly document
Reviewed medical records from the patient’s Physician’s Assistant at South River Community Health Center. Brief note said a CSA (Controlled Substance Agreement) was discussed and signed, yet NO copy is part of the medical record. PA said the patient was
UCHC fails again!
Just reviewed the final records on a patient being seen by a doctor at the Umpqua Community Health Center. I had previously reviewed what records they sent and had to ask for additional records that they failed to send as