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Maximizing Impact Through Specialty Medication Therapy Management

PharmD Live

PharmD Lives virtual clinical pharmacists provide a proactive, AI-driven Medication Therapy Management (MTM) solution that optimizes specialty drug utilization, ensures adherence and reduces unnecessary spending. Lowering Hospitalization Risks : Adherence-focused interventions prevent costly ER visits and inpatient stays.

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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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TOP 9 CCM VENDORS OF 2025: LEADING CHRONIC CARE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE LEADERS

PharmD Live

This approach has been shown to reduce adverse drug events, hospital readmissions , and improve medication adherence, especially in underserved and high-risk populations. mmHg in six months, while A1c levels in diabetic patients improved from 9.1% over the same period.

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Chronic Care Management (CCM): Revolutionizing U.S. Healthcare in 2025

PharmD Live

Medicare Chronic Care Management (CCM) offers a structured approach to improve the health and well-being of individuals living with multiple chronic conditions. It involves coordinated care and patient education from healthcare providers to help individuals effectively manage conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

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How clinical pharmacists can save lives and employer costs

HealthPartners

Then, I help them manage their medication routine to fit their life situation so they can take their meds consistently and effectively," she explains. As part of the 2003 Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, medication therapy management (MTM) is offered to those with Medicare Part D prescription drug plans.

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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

The NHC recognizes that Medicare already covers AOMs for patients who are overweight and have comorbid conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease. However, we urge CMS to consider broadening eligibility criteria to include individuals who are overweight but have not yet developed these conditions.