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Connecting with Patients at Home

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Another unique aspect of this model is that all interprofessional team members can access and document within a universal electronic medical record (EPIC). It also improves care coordination and eliminates communication gaps. Any medication changes found during these reviews are communicated to the PCP and community pharmacist.

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The power of self-management to target gaps in chronic disease care

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At a more fundamental level, even the words used in scientific communication are facing scrutiny because of how they can affect people’s health outcomes. that covered whether breakthroughs in diabetes treatment and management were reaching all of those in need. The importance of data.

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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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The Institute of Medicine first advocated a shift from paper-based to electronic medical records in 1992 , yet, only 13% of U.S. Their patient journey typically requires engaging with discrete service providers, who are often using antiquated means of communication. Many are still making the transition. About the author.

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How clinical pharmacists can save lives and employer costs

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"If patients understand what their medication is doing and why they're taking it, they're much more likely to participate," Sheldon says. One of my patients was so excited about his blood sugar lab results after I changed his diabetes medication, that he made sure to notify me about them in our electronic message system."

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New technologies fuel advancements in digital health

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Digital therapeutic apps are being built to help manage type 2 diabetes or assist with addiction. Working with CanChild, MEDIC previously developed an Apple Watch application, the Back2Play app, that helps adolescents with concussion safely return to activity and school by monitoring symptoms against evidence-based guidelines.