pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide and have a staggering impact on patients’ lives and the provision of healthcare around the world. Tackling conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke is of vital importance if patient outcomes are to be improved and healthcare costs lowered. To achieve this, and in doing so address clinical inertia, a combination of innovative communication strategies and behavioural science can provoke small changes that produce

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Board Vitals - Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

If you are in healthcare, you have no doubt heard the term “silver tsunami” to refer to the growing population of seniors in the United States. As Baby Boomers age, they are creating an expanding need for healthcare. With a looming shortage of physicians, advanced practitioners are filling provider gaps in a wide range of healthcare environments. What does a nurse practitioner scope of practice encompass, and how does it differ from that of a physician assistant ?

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Med Ed 101

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

As a clinical pharmacist, I cannot understate the importance of looking for ways to improve our healthcare system. We can be a key lynchpin in identifying concerns before something bad happens. Let me give you a couple of example situations that I have encountered. Situation #1 In the first situation, I was doing a chart […]. The post Thinking Clinically and Paying Attention – 2 Examples appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Overview Patients are more informed than ever about their conditions and what is available for them to improve their quality of life. The healthcare sector is increasingly focused on understanding patient needs and engaging them in the clinical development and medical information process. Therefore, it is paramount to create patient-focused educational content using a range of communication channels and digital tools.

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Communication 52

Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

Med Ed 101

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Much like the BCPS exam, the Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist certification exam (BCACP) is changing in 2020. These changes will not go into effect until the Fall of 2020, but I wanted you to be aware of the BCACP 2020 changes as some are beginning to think about their study plan. (BCACP Free Study […]. The post BCACP 2020 Changes – What You Need to Know appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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