Recent Newsletters
R.J. Hedges & Associates
Our newsletters keep you informed about current healthcare issues and regulatory changes, events, and accreditation discrepancies.
See past newsletter editions below.
2023 - Newsletters
November's Newsletter: Happy Thanksgiving from R.J. Hedges! Be in the know with some Compliance Changes this month and get to know our staff member Becky.
October's Newsletter: Compounding Updates, DEA Enforcement, On-boarding new Employees, updates to programs, get to know Amy.
September’s Newsletter: CA dumps PBM, Federal Court on prescriptions, Immunization update, Pharmacy Compliance, updates to programs, get to know Alisa.
August’s Newsletter includes: HD with Retail and Compounding explained, DSCSA reminder, future updates to programs, get to know Jill.
July’s Newsletter includes: DEA Final Rule, DSCSA reminder, ACHC Non-Sterile Compounding Standards, future updates to programs, get to know Jenny.
2024 - Newsletters
2025 - Newsletters
CMS updates on DMEPOS accreditation, Medicare exemptions, WAC changes, Part B billing, enforcement actions, CLIA updates, and December compliance tasks.
November pharmacy compliance update: new ACHC requirements, NSC tracking forms, Part B vaccine rules, enforcement actions, COVID-19 guidance, and credentialing reminders.
HHS issues new interoperability rule, 340B faces scrutiny, HIPAA settlement, Immunization Requirements, and key updates for pharmacies this October.
Pharmacy & DME updates: PBM lawsuits, CMS survey changes, FDA reporting, LTC at Home audits, and compliance tips
Stay informed on LTC at Home audits, compliance updates, measles surge, vaccines, 340B protections & pharmacy best practices
CMS town hall, OSHA updates, LTC at Home launch, cyberattacks, and our 1st Customer Survey—your July compliance updates in one place!
June 2025 Newsletter: CMS inspector alerts, Medicare pricing updates, measles outbreak, Rite-Aid closures, DMEPOS, Novavax news & more.
May Newsletter: Compounding GLP1 Update, Medicare and Vaccine update, Updated AoR, Medicare Accreditation Exemption
2026 - Newsletters
FDA GLP-1 oversight, CMS DMEPOS changes, PBM enforcement, TrumpRx updates, drug supply risks, and ACHC Partnership.
Medicare and pharmacy compliance updates: CMS tools, PBM reform, FTC settlement, DSCSA warning, M3P guidance, and enforcement highlights.
HIPAA 2026 changes, Optum and M3P Compliance, Outdated IT Putting Patient Safety and Cybersecurity at Risk, Medicare Part B Billing, New Compliance Advisor
Latest Medicare and CMS updates covering DMEPOS rules, accreditation changes to BOC, audits, drug pricing, enforcement, and compliance requirements.