Pharmacy Management

Pharmacy departments can be one of the most expensive departments in a cancer center practice, but the revenue generated for its services typically far outpaces associated costs.

AI-enabled algorithms can also augment clinical decision making for health care professionals using real-time data analysis and decision support to treat patients more efficiently and accurately.

John E. Clark, PharmD, MS, FASHP, FFSHP, Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Taneja College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida, discusses the importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve patient outcomes.

Through automated tools related to scheduling, prior authorization, and radiation planning tasks, there are efforts to shorten the time from diagnosis to treatment to improve patient outcomes.

Deep learning AI models like ChatGPT health care edition, coupled with applications targeting pain points in practice workflow, present a very exciting vision for the future.

They can continue to put pressure on companies and regulatory bodies to make the system work for them and not the other way around.

In part 1 of this panel discussion, experts address how they define traditional versus nontraditional oncology pharmacy roles today, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of pursuing such a career path based on their experience.

David Dalton, PharmD, CEO of Univec, addresses how the pharmacist is ideally positioned to support the technological transformation that is occurring in health care today.

AI models can predict pharmacy foot traffic and peak service times, and even analyze patient histories to single out who picks up their prescriptions on time.

Farah Towfic, PharmD, MBA, RPh, director, CEO Operations, US Pharmacopeia, discusses some of the primary topics impacting pharmacists’ delivery of care and quality this year.

Strategies to enhance patient relationships include teach-back method, providing follow-up information.

Tracey McGrath, PharmD, pharmacy manager at Sam’s Club, shares strategies to continue exploring art and play as an adult with a busy professional life to help maintain mental and emotional wellbeing.

Pharmacists can use behavioral and natural tools to assist patients suffering from chronic, daily stressors and other ailments.

“It's an honor to walk the last steps with someone, it is.”-Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, MA, MDE, FAAHPM

In querying pharmacists about what is required to be successful, many so-called “soft skills” in the social and administrative sciences rise to the top, but more evidence is needed.

Mentorship is a long-term and formative process and interaction that extends beyond initial discussions regarding the mentee's career path.

Develop New Year's resolutions that include empowering patients, enhancing communication, increasing professional development.

A controlled substances diversion prevention program (CSDPP) that aligns with the revised ASHP guidelines is critical to ensure patients are protected from occurrences of drug diversion.

Technicians can also greatly assist managers with design considerations and with monitoring the success in appointment-based model med sync programs.

New tools and technology applications proliferate as multiple, industrywide shifts take hold in pharmacy.

It is important that our national and even state and local professional pharmacy organizations are coming together as a voice for the profession.

Richard T. Maziarz, MD, and a team of investigators assessed average medical costs of allo-HCT throughout a patient’s lifetime and the net monetary savings and value associated with reducing complications.

Larger corporations might consider holding some sort of financial literacy training for pharmacy employees.

Proper accounting systems and mechanisms assist not only in daily decision-making but in operations control and risk management.

As a new year approaches, pharmacists have so much to look back on and be grateful for, and a world of opportunity in front of them. Here are a few things to be ready for right away in 2023.

Collaboration can manifest as referrals, joint community outreach, and networking.

Study results revealed a significant correlation between perceived quality of pharmacy structure, pharmacy engagement, and customer devotion.

Investing in adequate education and training of new employees up front can save a considerable amount of time and money on the back end.

Patient-related factors and external support are influential in vulnerable patients' medication adherence.

If pharmacists increasingly take up the prescribing mantle, then they must see to their competence to exercise that authority.