http://www.pharmacytimes.com/condition-resources/mtm/condition-rss Medication Therapy Management | PharmacyTimes en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 07:44:27 EDT Fri, 24 May 2013 07:44:27 EDT Focus-on-Current-Thinking-Pharmacists-and-the-Cost-of-Health-CareA lengthy cover story in TIME magazine explores in great detail why health care costs so much in the United States, but what are pharmacists and other health care workers willing to do to reduce those costs?Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:37:19 EDTThe-Role-of-Hospital-Pharmacists-in-Transitions-of-CareIn a study of their experiences in a transition of care program, hospital pharmacists had a number of recommendations for improvement.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:54:01 ESTPharmacist-Telemonitoring-Improves-Blood-Pressure-ManagementA blood pressure control program involving remote monitoring and phone consultation by pharmacist case managers produced promising results.Fri, 19 Oct 2012 02:44:01 EDTEffectiveness-of-Clinical-Pharmacy-Services-to-Be-TestedThe USC School of Pharmacy has received a grant to provide clinical pharmacy services in safety-net clinics and compare outcomes and costs with control clinics.Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:58:46 EDTAmerican-Geriatrics-Society-Updates-Medication-Guidelines-for-ElderlyThe updated Beers Criteria contain important information regarding medications that should be avoided or used with caution in elderly patients.Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:10:40 EDTNew-Medication-Therapy-Management-Curriculum-Guidelines-Released-by-APhA-AACPA new survey determines that pharmacy students benefit most from MTM training early in their curricula.Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:57:57 ESTReimbursementResolving the issues surrounding reimbursement for clinical pharmacy services is a crucial step in health care reform. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:57:07 ESTAPhA-White-Paper-Focuses-on-the-Past-Present-and-Future-of-MTMThe paper looks at how MTM has developed and proposes ideas for future positioning and integrating of programs in the US health care system.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:35:13 ESTManaging-Medications-for-Elderly-PatientsWith elderly patients being prescribed more drugs than ever before, caregivers face a huge challenge in managing medications and preventing negative outcomes.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:38:56 ESTMeasuring-the-Impact-of-Pharmacist-Interventions-on-Heart-Failure-OutcomesAlthough pharmacist interventions didn’t reduce hospitalizations or death rates, they did result in more patients getting the recommended medications.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:42:41 ESTHealth-System-Enlists-Pharmacists-to-Help-Reduce-ReadmissionsAs part of a new initiative, pharmacists are performing in-home assessments and creating medication management plans to help keep patients out of the hospital.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:07:37 ESTFree-Meds-Offer-Significant-Benefits-for-Heart-PatientsA new study finds that heart attack patients who received free medications demonstrated improved adherence and lower rehospitalization rates.Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:54:41 ESTLack-of-Awareness-Cited-as-Key-Factor-in-Medication-NonadherenceResearch demonstrates the need for tools and resources to support medication adherence and facilitate better communication between providers and patients.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:17:26 ESTUSC-School-of-Pharmacy-Plans-to-Increase-Services-in-Safety-net-ClinicsA model that integrates pharmacy services into clinics and medical homes can result in significant improvements in care while reducing overall health costs.Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:13:14 EDTNew-Toolkit-Aims-to-Help-Patients-Avoid-Drug-MisuseCardinal Health partners with Ohio State and the ASCP to educate patients--especially older adults--on how to safely use prescription drugs.Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:39:38 EDTMTM-Model-Yields-Benefits-for-Both-Pharmacy-Students-and-PatientsUniversity of Maryland School of Pharmacy’s program provides valuable experience for students while offering better care for underserved patients.Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:22:46 EDTNACDS-Voices-Support-for-Senate-Vote-on-Drug-Importation-AmendmentEnabling individuals to import prescription drugs poses risks to patient safety and undermines the role of the pharmacists, NACDS says.Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:36:12 EDTBenefits-of-MTMThu, 20 Oct 2011 04:07:09 EDTReminder-Packaging-to-Improve-Medication-AdherenceThu, 20 Oct 2011 03:47:07 EDTInterventions-for-Evidence-based-PrescribingThu, 20 Oct 2011 03:45:56 EDT