Texas Pharmacy Association

 

TPA Endorsed Services Program

Save money, improve your practice and support your Association with the high-quality merchants in our Endorsed Services Program.

Each of the merchants participating in the Endorsed Services Program has been carefully screened to ensure that it offers the best combination of quality, service and value for our members. Our endorsed partners are important contributors to TPA's financial stability and provide products and services that support patient safety, personal excellence and profitability in pharmacy practice. Our negotiated agreements with these members mean extra benefits and cost savings not available to non-members. Improve your practice and save money while supporting TPA!


Pharmacists Mutual Cos.
The answer to your insurance and risk-management needs – Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company, a nationally recognized leader and provider of insurance products and risk management services to the pharmacy profession. Because Pharmacists Mutual is the nation’s only insurance company that focuses exclusively on the pharmacy community, it has an expertise no other company can match. That expertise is coupled with fast and friendly claims processing. Pharmacists Mutual Website


Compare & Save With Pace Alliance 
Pace Alliance neg
otiates with drug companies to secure contracts for the most competitive prices in the marketplace. Pace Alliance is the industry standard by which other entities judge their prices. Visit www.pacealliance.com and view "Do Your Own Comparisons" to compare what you currently pay to the contract prices Pace Alliance has on 50 high-volume items.


Buy-sellapharmacy.com evaluates, appraises and advises independent community pharmacy buyers and sellers. Using 21st Century technology and sophisticated financial modeling capabilities, we help buyers and sellers enter into a fair and equitable transaction: for the seller, a fair price and a qualified buyer; for the buyer, a reasonable return on investment and the ability to service related debt and earn a salary commensurate with the responsibilities and risks of ownership.


Read the Fine Print in Your Third-Party Contract?
To comply with CMS regulations and network contract requirements, pharmacies must have a Quality Assurance Program. Most contracts require a verifiable, documented QAP with:

  • a medication safe practices program
  • a utilization management and quality assurance program
  • an internal medication error identification program and a plan to reduce medication errors

Pharmacy Quality Commitment offers a simple compliance solution that is easily implemented into your pharmacy’s daily routine. Extensive toll-free and online support helps you get started.  PQC is offered by the Alliance for Patient Medication Safety, which provides legal protection and confidentiality for submitted patient safety data and error reports. Go to www.pqc.net to get in compliance today!


Aggressive Protection & Response for Identity Theft
Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in America today, claiming millions of new victims each year. Everyone is vulnerable. Fortunately, iSekurity offers a unique solution to proactively combat this growing problem. iSekurity is an identity theft security firm operated by former federal agents from the Secret Service, FBI, DEA, IRS, ICE and Postal Service. They aggressively investigate all cases of identity theft to get your life back to its pre-fraud state and to eliminate the risk of reccurrence. To enroll in the iSekurity program or to get more information on identity theft protection, please call 877-838-5734 or visit the TPA/iSekurity web page.  Coverage & Cost Information
Frequently Asked Questions   Enroll Now  Print TPA/iSekurity Flier


Transworld Systems: The Premier Collections Solution
Transworld Systems is the home of the GreenFlagSM Profit Recovery System - redefining the collection industry with better tools for recovering bad debt and past due accounts. With a success rate four times the industry average, Transworld has collected $2.4 billion over the past 5 years for more than 60,000 clients. Contact Karen Cowell at 915-613-9280 or Karen.Cowell@transworldsystems.com. www.web.transworldsystems.com/elpaso


TPA Career Center: Find the Perfect Job or Your Next Great Employee!
Find that PERFECT career or employee! TPA Career Center was constructed to help connect our members with new employment opportunities. Visit the TPA Career Center to guide you as you begin your job search. Employers and recruiters: You now have access to our specialized niche. Browse our resumes or post your employment opportunity today!


Charge Into Action!
With Affiniscape Merchant Solutions, every charge accepted in your business can help support the Texas Pharmacy Association. We have leveraged the buying power of all our members to provide a cost- competitive program that benefits you. You can now help TPA while enjoying VIP service and the savings of reduced credit card fees. 

Other features of the TPA Merchant Services Program: No contracts; No cost to participate; Reduced processing fees; VIP member service; Compatible with all major Pharmacy POS systems.           To learn more, contact Dan Reed @ Affiniscape Merchant Solutions: 800 644-9060 x6976.


TPA WorldPoints MasterCard : Rewards You’ll Enjoy.
Earn points and get the rewards you want—cash, travel, merchandise, and gift certificates—now with easy online redemption, too! Only the WorldPoints' card gives you the freedom to choose so much, so easily-and with online access. To apply call toll free 866-438-6262 and mention Priority Code UABAIX.
You can also visit www.newcardonline.com and mention Priority Code UABAIX.


PAAS National - Comprehensive, Cost-Effective Audit Support
PAAS National membership puts comprehensive tools and member services at your fingertips. An annual PAAS membership is a fraction of the costs you would pay an independent consultant or attorney. Membership includes: Expert Contract Review, Audit Assistance and PAAS Resources. Join PAAS today and quickly see what a difference we can make for your pharmacy. Call 888-870-7227 for more information.

 


Cutting Edge News, CE & Practice Resources
Pharmacist e-Link and Texas Pharmacy Association offer a comprehensive set of professional and business resources that give you an edge in a competitive marketplace.

 


The Power of On-Hold Messaging
Give yo
ur business the Ad-Hold edge by using on-hold messaging to decrease caller hang-ups, boost your company image and inform callers about products, services and specials. Call 800-466-1962 x274 for details or to sign up.

 




 

 






 

 

 

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