December 2010

Patient medication information should be the most critical information in a patient-friendly format so that individuals can make the most informed decisions about their drugs.

Diabetes management offered by an employer group in a self-funded health plan over 3 years resulted in significant cost savings and improved patient outcomes.

Among insured patients with type 2 diabetes, copayments and glycosylated hemoglobin values were associated with increased rates of drug switching.

We have the tools to make an impact on the incidence of type 2 diabetes and to improve secondary prevention of cardiovascular mortality.

The systems for developing, delivering, and billing for specialty pharmaceuticals are ripe for innovation of our own making.

Because pharmacists are experts in the art and science of medication management, they are a tremendous asset to the healthcare team.

The latest information technology infrastructure and communication tools should be used to communicate research without compromising nuances of the content for individual patients.