March/April 2017
How Can We Address Barriers to Accessing Needed Care?
May 10, 2017
Article
Commentary
Adherence and access to higher-value care can make a big difference in reducing costs for patients and our healthcare system; however, the financial burden of high-deductible health plans and out-of-pocket costs must also be considered.
Generic Use Under Changing Co-Payments: Implications for Those With Multiple Chronic Conditions
May 10, 2017
Article
Original Research
Patients with multiple chronic conditions are less likely to use generic drugs, even when facing lower co-payments.
Telephone-Based Cardiovascular Medication Therapy Management in Medicare Part D Enrollees With Diabetes
May 10, 2017
Article
Original Research
A telephonic pharmacist-delivered medication therapy management intervention is an effective method for increasing the utilization of guideline-recommended cardiovascular therapies in high-risk Medicare patients with diabetes.
Large-Scale, Community-Based Trial of a Personalized Drug-Related Problem Rectification System
May 10, 2017
Article
Original Research
A controlled trial of a system for rectifying and preventing drug-related problems was conducted to evaluate improvement in the efficiency of resource utilization.
Follow the Numbers: A Focus on Anti-Inflammatory Medications
May 10, 2017
Article
From the Editor
In addition to having a major impact on patient health outcomes, medications can have significant cost implications for all stakeholders; insurers and employers need to work with their pharmacy benefit managers to ensure that the right patients are getting the right medications at the right time.