Immunization Guide for Pharmacists
Exploring the History and Rise of Data Opportunity Systems
July 05, 2019
Article
Registries and Information Sharing
The opportunity to leverage patient immunization history and data at the point of care in a pharmacy environment can increase the trust and credibility of the pharmacist as a member of the patient’s health care team.
Immunizing the 19- to 64-Year-Old Population With Chronic Disease
June 30, 2019
Article
Feature
The most common chronic conditions, and the biggest drivers in annual health care costs for US adults, include heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease.
Navigating the World of Vaccine Billing
June 25, 2019
Article
Billing and Reimbursement
Once the basics of vaccine billing are understood, pharmacists can easily take advantage of this growth opportunity.
Examining the Role of Academic Detailing in Improving Immunization Practices
June 23, 2019
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Feature
Academic detailing is an educational approach intended to create sustainable practice change and improve decision making. Through academic detailing visits, health care providers share tailored material with each other, with the goal of encouraging the use of evidence-based guidelines.
Improving Vaccination Rates Among Adult Non-Health Care Consumers
June 21, 2019
Article
Engaging Patients
Although childhood vaccination programs have helped contribute significantly to the positive impact of vaccines on public health, there are no formalized vaccination delivery programs for adults. As a result, vaccination rates are low among this patient population, increasing their susceptibility to serious illness and complications.
Tips to Stay Protected During Immunization Administration
June 19, 2019
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Feature
Pharmacists can put many safeguards into place to ensure patient safety when providing immunizations.
Nebulous Tetanus: A Review of the ACIP Adult Tetanus Recommendation
June 18, 2019
Article
Cover Story
In the confusing and changing world of immunizations, the question of which tetanus vaccine to provide challenges a pharmacist's ability to protect patients.