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Pursuing Specialty Pharmacy AccreditationSelecting an accreditation agency should be determined by the local business environment and needs.
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Budget Impact of Everolimus in Treating Metastatic Renal Cell CarcinomaA decision-analytical model shows that everolimus has a favorable budget impact when introduced into the treatment algorithm for metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
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Leveraging Technology to Enhance Women’s Health and Access to CarePanelists discuss how digital health technologies revolutionize women’s health care through telehealth, mobile apps, and remote monitoring, expanding access, personalization, and proactive medical support.
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Multisite Health-Systems Specialty Pharmacy Study Evaluates Adherence to Self-Administered Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic DrugsHigh adherence to treatment is a key first step toward better patient outcomes, including sustained disease control or remission.
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Navigating the Complexities of Pharmacy Reimbursement: Will We Ever Reach Transparency?Evolution in the pharmacy reimbursement system represents a crucial component toward stabilizing costs and providing fair margins for pharmacy sustainability, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
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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.
