August 2015

National attention in the pharmacy press has focused recently on pharmacists being recognized as providers under federal health programs such as the Medication Modernization Act.

Adopting and implementing clinical decision support (CDS) technology is a critical element of efforts to advance national quality initiatives and evidence-based practices at the point of care.

Technology once thought to be unattainable in health care is now within reach, and "Big Data" is here to stay.

PCSK9 inhibitors are a promising new class of drugs for patients with dyslipidemia, but where do they fit in therapy?

Nonadherence to medication presents a major obstacle to the achievement of positive patient outcomes.

Pharmacists have the opportunity to make a tremendous impact on outcomes and efficiency, especially in chronic disease management.

In an age where just about everyone is carrying a smartphone, it should come as no surprise that there is a growing movement to leverage their capabilities for health care.

"Big data" has been described by various futurists and health industry pundits as the source of the answers to all problems in health care.

A personal health record can provide a valuable repository and resource for an individual's relevant health care information.

Health care is speeding toward a fast-paced future rooted in technology, design, and human behavior.

HIT creates value for pharmacies and opportunities for pharmacists to use their professional skills in innovative ways in today's evolving value-based care systems.

Telehealth is a cost-saving solution that uses telecommunications technologies to expand health care outside the walls of a retail pharmacy while complementing and enhancing existing retail pharmacy services.

In this age of emerging technology, it more important than ever for community pharmacists to get plugged into clinical data sharing.

A new technology paradigm is rapidly emerging that is the result of the combined effects of 2 trends: increasing consumerism and payment reform.