Jim Maguire

With the growth of specialty pharmacies in retail, there are new tracking and reporting challenges to consider and conquer.

Disaster recovery plans are extremely important for specialty pharmacies to address in the wake of recent natural disasters.

The central intake model allows specialty pharmacies to manage patient information from multiple sources more efficiently. The potential benefits of centralized information and administration include better therapy management and increased customer loyalty.

Technology can assist with back-end work flow operations, including screening, inventory management, packing, shipping, billing, and other crucial processes.

Technology solutions are commonly deployed to support key work flow operations and the increasing demands of reporting requirements. Here's the first installment of a 2-part article that examines important technological considerations in the specialty pharmacy work flow.

It's all about communication when transitioning new business contracts, and that process will require careful oversight, successful data exchange, and a flexible approach.

The new Final Rule to dispense all brand name drugs to Medicare Part D enrollees in long-term care facilities by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will impact pharmacists and patients.

The International Classification of Diseases codes will undergo significant changes to address the limitations of coding hospital inpatient procedures and patient medical conditions. Here's what you'll need to know to stay abreast.

Managing the collection and reporting process for clinical assessments is paramount to ensuring the integrity of data collected, clinical decisions, and reporting requirements.

Here's a guide to data integration strategies for utilization, financial, and compliance reporting.

These steps for taking on new contracts and data warehouse projects will save you time and expenses down the road.

The benefits of e-prescribing have major implications for specialty pharmacy as new capabilities boldly demonstrate what is possible.

Embracing proven leading-edge technology is part of the effort to reduce overall health care costs.