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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

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Materials and Methods Oncology-trained nurses review the charts of all specialty oncology medications that are due to be refilled. The nurses have access to the electronic medical record and perform an extensive medical records review of office notes, labs, scans, pathology, and upcoming appointments.

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Psychiatric Medication Adherence in Patients Experiencing Homelessness

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Patients were excluded if they had a primary mental health diagnosis of a substance use disorder or no documented Behavioral Health Initial Assessment Form in the electronic medical record. Schizophr Res. 2000;42(3):241-247. doi:10.1016/s0920-9964(99)00130-9 8. 2021 DSM-5 diagnoses and new ICD-10-CM codes. Accessed June 2, 2025.

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Real-World Data on Expanding Step-Up Dosing Administration of Bispecific T-Cell Engagers in the Outpatient Setting

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Methods This retrospective study will utilize electronic medical records from Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin and Baptist Health Lexington to evaluate the administration of BiTE SUD in the OP setting. HOPA has selected 4.0 Additional information is available here.

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What is Digital Communication: Comprehensive Explanation with Examples

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Medical histories, test results, and treatment plans are now shared seamlessly, ensuring everyone is on the same page. And patients gladly take the opportunity to access their online medical records — 54% reviewed their records at least three times during 2022 , compared to 38% in 2020.

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European Health Data Space (EHDS) update: what this means for pharmaceutical and biotech

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The intention is to streamline the process for patients wishing to access their medical records via electronic health record systems (“EHR systems”) and to facilitate the ability for researchers, innovators, and policy makers to use the data in a trusted and secure way that preserves privacy. Article 35(c) of the Proposal.

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Five Lessons Learned About Antimicrobial Stewardship Metrics

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In this article an experienced antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist discusses lessons learned from navigating antimicrobial stewardship metrics. BCPS, BCIDP Article posted 13 December 2024 If you cannot measure it, you cannot determine if you have changedit. Disclaimer The views and opinions in this article are those of the author.

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Deep 6 AI: the smart software breathing new life into clinical trials

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As a result, trawling through a physician’s notes in electronic medical records (EMRs), pathology reports, and other medical data to determine the most important insights could take human beings months. Much of the information is free text in EMRs, lab data, medication records, registry data, pathology or ‘-omics’, etc.