November/December 2017
Proving Value in Specialty Pharmacy Practice: A New Yardstick
November 16, 2017
Article
From the Editor
Focusing on cost alone could diminish the vital service aspects behind successfully caring for a patient in a specialty pharmacy.
Low Reporting of Medicaid Diabetes Quality Measures: Room for Improvement?
November 16, 2017
Article
Original Research
In a review of publicly reported diabetes quality measures for Medicaid fee-for-service, overall reporting was low and reports of outcomes measures were rarely available.
Impact of Hyaluronic Acid Injections on Pain Management Medications Utilization
November 16, 2017
Article
Original Research
This study assessed the impact of initiating hyaluronic acid injections on pain management pharmacotherapies utilization patterns in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Cost Implications of Early Treatment Initiation Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed Fibromyalgia
November 16, 2017
Article
Original Research
Initiation of treatment with guideline-recommended medications within 60 days of fibromyalgia diagnosis was associated with immediate annual healthcare cost savings.
Pharmacotherapy Timing in Heart Failure and Impact on Healthcare Costs
November 16, 2017
Article
Web Exclusives
The findings of a retrospective study suggest that timing of heart failure (HF)-related pharmacotherapy following a HF-related encounter has potential implications on subsequent healthcare costs.
Working Toward Better Value in Prescription Drug Benefits Management
November 16, 2017
Article
Commentary
Many healthcare stakeholders are concerned that pharmacy benefit managers use perverse incentives that work against healthcare goals, such as improved outcomes and lower costs.