Oct 05, 2016 | A ‘Heart to Heart’ with CDC
“Pharmacists are poised to help the growing burden of chronic disease”
Oct 04, 2016 | “Nonstop” Patient Engagement Requires More Provider Outreach
“We have a lot of meetings and discussions about what we think [patients] would and would not like. Well, ask them."
Oct 03, 2016 | Self-Management in Chronic Disease - Helping Patients Help Themselves
Most nonadherent patients are choosing to not follow their prescribed treatment
Sep 30, 2016 | Will Risk-Based Population Health Management Take Off in 2017?
Population health management is a top priority for the majority of healthcare organizations
Sep 29, 2016 | Customize Your Engagement Programs to Set the Stage for Adherence Success
Today’s best adherence programs emphasize the critical role of patient engagement in driving success
Sep 28, 2016 | Ready, Steady, Balance: Prevent Falls in 2016
Trained specifically in pharmacotherapy & MTM, pharmacists are in perfect position to provide fall prevention services
Sep 22, 2016 | Catching Medication Errors: The HF-Clinic Pharmacist Is on the Phone
Intensive involvement by pharmacy staff & targeting of patients considered high risk for Rx errors were key components
Sep 21, 2016 | Why Won’t Seniors Take Their Blood Pressure Meds?
Researchers found that about 26% of Part D beneficiaries were not adhering to their medication regimen
Sep 19, 2016 | The Role of the Transitional Care Management Pharmacist
Pharmacists serve as an interesting pivot point for patients undergoing transitions of care
Sep 15, 2016 | 1 in 4 Medicare Patients Uses Blood Pressure Meds Incorrectly
"Everyone needs to understand how crucially important medicines to control blood pressure are"