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Psychiatric Medication Adherence in Patients Experiencing Homelessness

Pharmacy Times

In a recent initiative, we attempted to analyze medication adherence rates at Sharp Mesa Vista (SMV) Hospital, the largest psychiatric hospital in San Diego, to identify possible reasons leading to nonadherence in patients admitted to the hospital, both those experiencing homelessness and those who were not admitted to the hospital.

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Breaking the Mold: Unveiling the Dynamic Role of Community Pharmacists in Ambulatory Care

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

During his PGY-1 pharmacy residency at Yuma Regional Medical Center , Mohanad cared for patients hospitalized for various preventive chronic illnesses and medication complications. He typically handles seven to ten appointments daily for the various chronic diseases managed.

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NHC Comments on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the proposed rule Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2025 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies

Putting Patients First Blog

19 Telehealth reduces the need for costly emergency room visits and hospitalizations by providing patients with convenient access to preventive care and early intervention services. The empirical evidence for the telemedicine intervention in diabetes management. These comorbidities exacerbate the challenges in managing overall health.