April 2013

The profession of pharmacy is changing, and accountable care organizations have the potential to be a big driver of that change.

Pharmacy Times presents a thought-provoking new series of supplements that underscores why pharmacists need to pay attention to the rapidly changing health care landscape.

It's not enough to commit to change, you must commit to always changing: a life rule that this pharmacist has embraced.

As the health care industry continues to undergo rapid change, having the right skills to provide entrepreneurial solutions and paying close attention to the marketplace are essential for success in pharmacy.

Accountability and performance metrics are becoming a reality as pharmacists focus on quality of care. Pharmacists must anticipate and respond to the tidal shift.

These are the tenets pharmacists can embrace and incorporate into their daily practice.

The impact of health care reform is changing the profession of pharmacy dramatically with a refocus from "sick care" to "health care". The new terrain promises big changes and new challenges for the profession.

The growing trend of accountable care organizations gives pharmacists the chance to make a greater impact on the health of their patients in a team approach that saves both dollars and lives.

Changes in purchasing behavior have immediate and long-term effects on health care costs for both individuals and employers.

A collection of quotes on health care reform and its effects on pharmacy from health care insiders.

New ways of dealing with patients using evidence-based strategies can lead to greater adherence and job satisfaction.

Leverage mobile technology to make the delivery of health care easy, low in cost, and comfortable for the patient.

Avoiding unnecessary utilization of hospitals, improving quality of care, and establishing continuous chronic disease management.