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Here Are 4 Things to Know About C. DifficileThe infection causes diarrhea and inflammation of the colon, and it can be difficult to get rid of it.
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Tip of the Week: Deploy Technicians to Assist with Appointment-Based Care Delivery ModelsTechnicians can also greatly assist managers with design considerations and with monitoring the success in appointment-based model med sync programs.
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Web Exclusive: Real-World Anti-TNF Dose Escalation in Patients With Crohn's DiseaseThis study evaluated the rates of dose escalation in patients with Crohn's disease.
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Variation in the Coverage of Disease-Modifying Multiple Sclerosis Drugs Among US PayersAn examination of payer coverage for multiple sclerosis drugs shows variation in how these drugs are covered and in the evidence that payers review to make these decisions.
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Copay Organizations and Specialty Pharmacies: Partnering to Help Patients in NeedCopay organizations play an important role in helping patients obtain their medications and have become integral partner with specialty pharmacies as they work together to support different therapies.
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Antibiotics That Aggravate Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune-mediated neuromuscular disease characterized by muscle weakness.
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Rare Pharmacy Emerges From Specialty, Part 3The series concludes looking at the proposition that patients with rare and devastating disorders require and deserve a higher acuity of care and service that only an accredited rare pharmacy can deliver.
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Applying Value-Based Incentive Models Within Community Pharmacy PracticeHealthcare is transforming through new payment models, including value-based incentives (VBIs); this article discusses implementation principles and operational strategies for VBIs in community pharmacy practice.
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Findings Related to Assessing Value for Private US Health PlansA qualitative survey and quantitative database analysis of US payers indicated that determining whether they receive value for their expenditures involves substantial challenges.
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Chicago Acts to Address Pharmacist Workload and Patient SafetyThe City Council Committee on Finance approved a measure that restricts pharmacists to filling orders for no more than 10 patients per hour.
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Payment for Pharmacists’ Care: Pulling the LinchpinThe emergence of a new Medicare Advantage plan, Troy Medicare, offers much needed momentum to drive pharmacists’ services.
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MRSA: Challenges and UpdatesSelection of optimal antibiotic therapy is crucial in the treatment of MRSA.
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Addressing Drug Shortages: A Call to Action for Pharmacists and PolicymakersManaging the challenge requires a multifaceted approach with all stakeholders.
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Home Infusion of Thyroid Eye Disease Treatment Shows Efficacy of Home Care During PandemicHome infusion of teprotumumab-trbw (Tepezza), a breakthrough treatment for thyroid eye disease, was found to effectively minimize the chance of infection with coronavirus disease 2019 for both patients and staff of Chartwell Pennsylvania, LP.
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Cytomegalovirus Disease Prevention in High-Risk Liver Transplant Patients: Preemptive Therapy or Prophylaxis?Organ transplants from seropositive donors carry a high risk of infection from the transplanted organ.
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Social Media for Pharmacists: How to Be Professional and EngagingSocial media can help pharmacists take control over their brand image.
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Controlling Diabetes: Teaching Patients to Take ChargeThe American Diabetes Association recommends that health care providers incorporate an estimated average glucose measurement when counseling patients with diabetes.
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Impact of Patient Cost Sharing on Multiple Sclerosis TreatmentThis study evaluates the impact of patient cost sharing on the probability of receiving disease-modifying therapies and treatment compliance among patients with multiple sclerosis.
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Drivers of Change in Pharmacy Benefit ManagementExecutive-level pharmacy leaders in US managed care organizations identify how healthcare reform is driving changes in pharmacy benefit management.
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Outpatient Adherence to Risperidone Long-Acting Injection Following Discharge From a State Psychiatric HospitalAdherence to risperidone long-acting injection (RLAI) therapy in the outpatient setting was poor. Degree of discharge planning from inpatient hospitalization was not associated with RLAI adherence.
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What Does Excellence in Oncology Pharmacy Look Like?Study results have demonstrated that pharmacists are effective partners in improving care, reducing cost, and avoiding drug complications for patients with cancer.
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Specialty in Retail: What Does It Take to Participate?A retailer's decision to get involved in the specialty pharmacy marketplace should be an informed one that encompasses careful research and a full understanding of all of the stakeholder requirements.
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Edge Detection Might Help Explain Range in Quality of Life for Patients With Advanced CasesPatients with this severe condition seem to experience significant differences in quality of life despite having similar visual fields
