RMS Customer Jim Vallee of C&C Drugs receives the 2010 Ken Wurster Community Leadership Award

The award, given by Cardinal Health, recognizes an independent pharmacist for outstanding contributions to his or her community and was created in honor of Tampa, Fla., independent pharmacist Ken Wurster, who passed away in 2008. Wurster was highly regarded for his commitment to serving his customers, epitomizing the role of pharmacist who took responsibility for the wellness of his community.  Last year's recipient Harold Harmon from H&M Drugs is also an RMS customer.  Congratulations to Jim and his family for being recognized with this prestigous award. 

To read more about Jim Vallee's accomplishments click this link http://cardinalhealth.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=357.

To read more about Harold Harmon's accomplishments click this link http://www.cardinal.com/content/news/832009_65835.asp.

Check out the new "Our People" section of the RMS website

Please check out the "Our People" section located under the About Us tab of the RMS website.  Or simply click this link http://rm-solutions.com/about/our_people/.  The four people you speak to most ofter are shown immediately and their is a search button for the rest of us.  You can simply type the person's name and it will bring them up.  If you don't know the full name, just type the first name and it will bring up anyone with a match.  We hope this helps you learn a little bit more about the people devoted to serving your needs.

RMS Announces Interface to Telecheck

Retail Management Solutions is pleased to announce certification with First Data's TeleCheck risk management solutions.

Check Verification
Accept more check payments with less risk and a higher level of protection against fraudulent and returned checks. TeleCheck uses leading risk assessment technology, extensive check writer negative and activity databases to evaluate the risk of accepting a check. They offer both Verification and Warranty Service options so you can determine the risk coverage level that is right for your organization.

Electronic Check
In addition, we offer Electronic Check Acceptance (ECA), where checks can be converted to electronic transactions at the POS to streamline processing and get you your money faster. And with our TeleCheck Pro21 Settlement option, not only can you process consumer checks electronically, non-consumer checks such as B2B checks, can now be sent electronically too, saving you time and money.

With TeleCheck Check Solutions, you can:

-- Make fewer trips to the bank
-- Reduce bank fees and processing costs
-- Improve cash flow and operational efficiencies
-- Streamline back office operations
-- Reduce the risk of lost, stolen or damaged checks
-- Protect your customers’ personal information

You can also help your customers:
-- Reduce the likelihood of identity theft
-- Manage record keeping and easily balance their checking accounts
-- Select the payments that they prefer to use

Call our sales department at 877-767-1060 for more information.

Health Care Reform and FSA Cards

On March 23, 2010 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (collectively "the Act") were signed into law by President Obama. The Act includes a number of modifications to employee benefit programs including a new provision as to what is considered eligible for reimbursement under Section 106 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, which affects requirements for transactions conducted with payment cards accessing these funds, by adding the following:

''(f) REIMBURSEMENTS FOR MEDICINE RESTRICTED TO PRESCRIBED DRUGS AND INSULIN.- For purposes of this section and section 105, reimbursement for expenses incurred for a medicine or a drug shall be treated as a reimbursement for medical expenses only if such medicine or drug is a prescribed drug (determined without regard to whether such drug is available without a prescription) or is insulin.''

For Sigis members who are IIAS certified, the significance of the change is represented in its impact to the Eligible Products List (EPL). Under the Act, items such as cough medicines, pain relievers, acid controllers, and diaper rash ointment will no longer be eligible for purchase using FSA or HRA payment cards. Instead, consumers will be required to purchase these items using some other form of payment and then submit a reimbursement request, accompanied by a doctor's prescription to their health benefit plan. Insulin and other OTC items, such as band-aids, will continue to be eligible without a prescription.

Though the specific list of items affected has not been completely assessed, the following categories of OTC items will require a doctor's prescription and thus, cannot be purchased using a health care debit card:

• Acid Controllers
• Allergy & Sinus
• Antibiotic Products
• Anti-Diarrheals
• Anti-Gas
• Anti-Itch & Insect Bite
• Anti-parasitic Treatments
• Baby Rash Ointments/Creams
• Cold Sore Remedies
• Cough, Cold & Flu • Digestive Aids
• Feminine Anti-Fungal/Anti-Itch
• Hemorrhoidal Preps
• Laxatives
• Motion Sickness
• Pain Relief
• Respiratory Treatments
• Sleep Aids & Sedatives
• Stomach Remedies

The following are examples of some of the OTC items that will remain available without a doctor's prescription:

• Band Aids
• Birth Control
• Braces & Supports
• Catheters
• Contact Lens Supplies & Solutions
• Denture Adhesives
• Diagnostic Tests & Monitors • Elastic Bandages & Wraps
• First Aid Supplies
• Insulin & Diabetic Supplies
• Ostomy Products
• Reading Glasses
• Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes

While many provisions of the Act do not become effective for several years, the change described above becomes effective January 1, 2011. In advance of the effective date, Sigis has and will continue to assess the impact to the EPL, removing items no longer considered eligible under the Act, in order that certified IIAS members can meet the new eligibility criteria.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact SIGIS at help@sig-is.org or 925-275-6605.