Aug 05, 2014 | Paramedicine Program Shrinks Readmissions, ED Use
Medication reconciliation often requires extra counseling
Jul 24, 2014 | NQF to Study Socio-Demographic Factors in 30-Day Readmissions
The trial will consider such factors as income, education, race and primary language.
Jul 22, 2014 | Medical Errors Third Leading Cause of Death, Senators Told
"We need better data"
Jul 18, 2014 | Better Medication Adherence in Kids Requires Help from Doctors, Pharmacists & Families
One in six parents used a non-standard instrument, like a kitchen spoon, to dose out medications
Jul 17, 2014 | Generic Pill Size and Shape Could Determine Whether the Patient Will Adhere to Medication Regimen
Medications are essential to the treatment of cardiovascular disease
Jul 15, 2014 | Behind the Window: What Pharmacists Do
Pharmacists aren't just vendors who hand you your pills from behind the counter
Jul 01, 2014 | New “Medical Neighborhoods” Could Provide Better Care
The "medical neighborhoods" are highly coordinated networks of hospitals, pharmacies, primary-care physicians and specialists
Jun 30, 2014 | The Pharmacist’s New Role as Part of an Interdisciplinary Care Team
The pharmacy profession has shifted focus, with roles going far beyond a pharmacist's traditional responsibilities
Jun 26, 2014 | Correcting the Blind Spot in Accountability: The Role of Pharmacy Care
Clear evidence to suggest that pharmacists should be essential contributors to team-based approaches to improving adherence
Jun 25, 2014 | The Case for Medication Therapy Management: A Win-Win-Win Solution
One of the most important ways pharmacists can take an active role is by providing Medication Therapy Management (MTM)