March/April 2014
Recent Trends in the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C
April 17, 2014
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
This article is an early utilization review of newer, more effective, and more costly regimens for the treatment of hepatitis C.
Making the Marketplace More Patient Focused
April 16, 2014
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
As the administration looks at improving the insurance marketplace, patient advocates are developing a wish list of modifications to ensure that it is more patient focused.
A Linezolid Prior Authorization Program: Clinical and Economic Outcomes
April 16, 2014
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
This study demonstrated that a linezolid PA program did not appear to be associated with a negative impact on medical outcomes and was associated with lower costs.
Pharmacosynchrony: Road Map to Transformation in Pharmacy Benefit Management
April 15, 2014
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
Pharmacosynchrony is the application of innovative clinical, analytic, and technologic pharmacy solutions to drive improved care coordination and higher-quality, more patient-centered care.
Importance of Medication Reconciliation in the Continuum of Care
April 15, 2014
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
Successful performance of medication reconciliation can have a positive impact on patient response to a hospital stay as well as support improvement in clinical quality and financial outcome.
The Ongoing Challenge of Pain Medications
April 15, 2014
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
There are 10 steps that need to be taken to help payers more adequately address the problem of inappropriate prescribing of pain medications.