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Specialty pharma’s next big opportunity: it’s time for patient access to adopt an open protocol

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You may ask: Can an open protocol be HIPAA compliant? HIPAA does not specifically prohibit using and sharing open protocol-based software. Their patient journey typically requires engaging with discrete service providers, who are often using antiquated means of communication. The time to cross that bridge has passed.

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7 Ways To Improve Medication Adherence and Lower DIR Fees

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Pharmacy Performance Metrics Medication Adherence: Non-adherence to three chronic disease categories — oral diabetes medications, statins for cholesterol, and hypertension medications — impacts a pharmacy’s adherence score. To comply, pharmacies need to coordinate with doctors to get statins prescribed to patients with diabetes.

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Top Clinical Services for Boosting Your Pharmacy’s Revenue

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Chronic Disease Management Independent pharmacies can play a crucial role in managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. Pharmacy teams can communicate with their patients via HIPAA-complaint, secure messages thus reducing time on the phone and increasing efficiency within the pharmacy.

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A digital twin for the body: why patient data consent is vital

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You might have someone's weight, height, what they have eaten this week, their resting heart rate,” says Katherine Pomfret, head of communications at Syrenis. At this year’s American Diabetes Association annual scientific session, clinical trial data was presented that analysed 199 diabetes patients for an average of four years.