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Pharmacists Can Educate Patients About Sun Safety

Pharmacy Times

2 Pharmacists play a vital role in educating patients about sun safety through medication therapy management (MTM). Image Credit: kosmos111 | stock.adobe.com MTM and Sun Safety One study evaluated the Skin Cancer Awareness Now! SCAN) pilot program in community pharmacies in West Virginia.

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Pharmacists Can Provide Travel Health Tips for Patients

Pharmacy Times

Through medication therapy management (MTM) consults, pharmacists can provide expert advice so patients can prepare for traveling. Travel health is an important topic, especially during the summer months, as families plan vacations. Pharmacists play a vital role in educating patients about travel health.

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NHC Submits Comments to CMS RE CY 2026 Policy & Technical Changes to MA and Part D Proposed Rule

Putting Patients First Blog

Timely implementation is particularly critical for beneficiaries requiring immediate mental health or substance use treatment, where delays can lead to worsening health outcomes, increased hospitalization rates, and preventable mortality. 38 Furthermore, CMS should include manufacturer rebates in the definition of “negotiated price.”