Ann W. Latner, JD

Commentary

David vs Goliath: PBM Tries to Force Independent Pharmacy into Arbitration

03/21/2024

Caremark has moved to compel Osterhaus into arbitration, citing a mandatory arbitration clause in their Provider Manual, which Osterhaus opposes, arguing the clause is unfair as Caremark's contracts are non-negotiable, placing burdensome...

Caremark has moved to compel...

03/21/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Amazon’s PillPack Online Pharmacy Settles Department of Justice Lawsuit for $6 Million

06/13/2022

Ann W. Latner , JD;

PillPack admitted to improperly billing Medicare and Medicaid for more insulin pens than patients needed, writes Ann W Latner, JD.

PillPack admitted to improperly...

06/13/2022

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

David vs Goliath? Independent Pharmacy Sues PBMs Over Fees

01/24/2024

Ann W. Latner , JD;

Osterhaus Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy in Iowa, sued UnitedHealth and its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) OptumRx over what the pharmacy called “unconscionable” fees. The lawsuit alleges a violation of federal antitrust law, claiming that...

Osterhaus Pharmacy, an...

01/24/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Hampton University Pharmacy School Loses Case Against Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

12/05/2022

Ann W. Latner , JD;

In her latest commentary, Ann Latner reviews a lawsuit filed by Hampton University which alleged the ACPE withdrew the school's accreditation due to racial prejudice.

In her latest commentary, Ann...

12/05/2022

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Pharmacist Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud

06/10/2024

Ann W. Latner , JD;

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that pharmacist/pharmacy owner Nerik Ilyayev was sentenced to 4 years in prison for his role in a massive health care fraud scheme targeting Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.

The Department of Justice (DOJ)...

06/10/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Costco Sued for Disclosing Erectile Dysfunction Prescription to Patient’s Ex-Wife

02/03/2022

Ann W. Latner , JD;

Ann W Latner, JD, reviews a state supreme court's ruling that Costco can be sued for a pharmacy error.

Ann W Latner, JD, reviews a...

02/03/2022

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Opioid Settlement Reached Between City of Everett, WA, and Pharmacies

05/04/2023

Ann W. Latner , JD;

Ann Latner shares a settlement reached by the city of Everett, Washington, and a number of pharmacies including CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.

Ann Latner shares a settlement...

05/04/2023

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

VA Pharmacy Tech Gets Prison Time for Stealing Veterans’ Meds

03/14/2024

Ann W. Latner , JD;

A pharmacy technician working at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme to steal narcotic medications from US veterans and sell them illegally for profit.

A pharmacy technician working at...

03/14/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Missouri Law Prevents Pharmacists From Disputing Ivermectin Efficacy With Physicians

07/05/2022

Ann W. Latner , JD;

Ann Latner, JD, shares how the Missouri Pharmacy Association responded to a bill barring pharmacists from disputing the efficacy of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine sulfate with physicians and patients.

Ann Latner, JD, shares how the...

07/05/2022

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

NCPA Offers Help in Legal Fight Against PBMs

02/08/2024

Ann W. Latner , JD;

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) launched a new legal initiative to help independent pharmacies fight against ‘unconscionable’ fees. NCPA believes the direct remuneration (DIR) fees assessed against community pharmacies...

The National Community...

02/08/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network