Jeff Hedges

Professional synopsis:

Enthusiastic and driven to provide the best solutions for independent pharmacies, healthcare providers & suppliers and entrepreneurs. Has built a strong relationship over the past 15+ years with hundreds of clients demonstrating knowledge within the industry.

Experience bullet list:

• Board-certified Durable Medical Equipment Specialist (CDME)
• Member of the National Council of Prescription Drug Plans (NCPDP)
• Member of the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) Advisory Council
• 2010-2017 Board of Directors for the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) serving as Vice Chair, Secretary and Member-At Large.  
• Co-author of the National Community Pharmacists Association's "HIPAA Security Handbook"
• Co-author of "CBD, Expert Advice for Getting Started"
• Author of numerous articles on HIPAA Compliance, Medicare Accreditation and other federal compliance topics. 
• 2015 Top 175 Innovators in Orthotics and Prosthetics by O&P News
• 2014 and 2016, Western Pennsylvania’s Torch Award Winner for Marketplace Ethics Runner-Up for the Better Business Bureau
• 2017 Western Pennsylvania’s Torch Award Winner for Marketplace Ethics for the Better Business Bureau

Previous Job experience:

United States Air Force

Work responsibilities:

As a small business owner, you get the joy of doing a little bit of everything

Certifications and designations, or special awards:

• Accredited Business Intermediary
• Certified DME Specialist
• Western PA BBB Torch Award Winner for Ethics
• ACHC Certified Consultant

Education:

Associates Degree- Logistics from the Community College of the Air Force

Trademarks:

• Compliance Portal^®
• Pharmacy Compliance Guide^®
• Pharmacy Compounding Compliance Program^®
• Pharmacy Immunization Compliance Program^®
• The HIPAA Guy^®
• Your Compliance Experts for Today and Tomorrow^®

Published Works:

• Podcast- Types of Audits (DiversifyRx Pharmacy Compliance Series)
• Podcast- Controlled Drugs Discussion- DEA (DiversifyRx Pharmacy Compliance Series)
• Podcast- Navigating Hazardous Drug Compliance in Pharmacy (DiversifyRx Pharmacy Compliance Series)
• Podcast- Navigating DEA Regulations: A guide to Registrars, Coordinators, and Power of Attorneys
• Podcast- Why a 401k is good for Business (The Sharkpreneur Podcast)
• Podcast- Healthcare Ransomware: HIPAA Breaches.  Part 2 of 2 part series.
• Podcast- Healthcare Ransomware: Steps that need to be taken now.  Part 1 of 2 part series.
• BLOG- Time for Covered Entities, Business Associates to take Right of Access Seriously
• BLOG- The Blight of PBMs Credentialing on Independent Pharmacies
• BLOG- 6 Tips for Passing a Pharmacy Inspection
• BLOG- 7 Answers to Your Questions about Binax NOW COVID-19 Rapid Test Ag Card
• Podcast- Preparing the Hazardous Drugs Assessment of Risk
• Podcast- How will USP <800> Impact My Retail and LTC Pharmacy?
• BLOG- Communication & Control: the Two C's That Will Save Your Pharmacy
• BLOG- Could you have a HIPAA breach and not know?
• BLOG- 5 Key Points your Pharmacy needs to Comply with FWA
• BLOG- HIPAA Business Associate Agreements in your Pharmacy
• Book- HIPAA Security Handbook, Publisher NCPA 2005
• Book- CBD: Expert Advice for Getting Started, Published 2022

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