Fred M. Eckel RPh, MS, Pharmacy Times Editor-in-Chief

Cost is a part of the value proposition, but it needs to be put in place at the system level.

Our editor-in-chief examines how state-level pharmacy issues and trends can go beyond state borders.

Our editor-in-chief shares a personal experience to illustrate the growing belief that traditional hospitals will be obsolete in the future.

This issue of Directions in Pharmacy focuses on health information technology.

Our editor-in-chief explores the meaning of the term "transitions of care" and how it affects the pharmacy community.

Pharmacy Times' editor-in-chief argues that this is a very exciting time to be entering the profession of pharmacy.

Our editor-in-chief highlights a community level drug issue that has a population consequence.

Care coordination is not easy to achieve, but with real transformation it is possible to fix the health care system.

Advancing the pharmacist's role in patient care contributes to better care and successful MTM models.

Efforts are under way in some states to restrict the pharmacist's ability to select generics.

The expansion of the pharmacy technician's role could allow pharmacists to practice at the top of their license.

As the health care system changes, the line between the roles of pharmacist and physician can become blurred.

Efforts are under way in some states to restrict the pharmacist's ability to select generics.

With an impending primary care provider shortage, pharmacists can pick up the slack.

Self-reflection opens the door to improving one's skills and changing the pharmacy profession.

When comparing access to health care among different age groups or to health care in other countries, is the issue access or cost?

To reduce the number of hospital readmissions, involve pharmacists in decision making.

Small changed will make a big difference in all settings of pharmacy practice.

Medication therapy management is a megatrend that has the power to permen

Independent community pharmacies and their unique services are growing the profession.

A look at the worldwide pharmacy community reeals that we share many of the same challenges.

Drug shortages are rising expenditures warrant a look at the role of pharmaceutical companies and generic manufactures in today's health care landscape.

The pharmacist is a key provider of health care information for pediatric patients and thier parents. What services should pharmacits provide this patient population and what are the challenges?

What do the new business-oriented pharmacy degree options mean for the future of pharmacy?

Pharmacists are facing competing demands on their time and an increasingly stressful work environment, forcing them to take steps to exert their independence.

Communication with legislators demands a comfort level that must be nurtured throughout a pharmacist's career.

With pharmacists struggling to find jobs, is opening another pharmacy school a wise choice?

Cold season gives pharmacists an opportunity to correct misconceptions patients have about the common cold.

Specialization in pharmacy could lead to fractured community with a weakened voice.