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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

Medically integrated pharmacy (MIP) interventions using data from a cost avoidance and waste tracker tool show: The net cost avoidance for the MIPs was $6,510,971.28 Among the 37 practices that reported waste, 768 events were reported, leading to a total drug waste of $11,275,642.16. compared with $546,082.45 Of that, $8,935,612.15

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Psychiatric Medication Adherence in Patients Experiencing Homelessness

Pharmacy Times

A retrospective chart review of those admitted to SMV Hospital in 1 year (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023) was conducted to identify whether there is a difference in the medication adherence rate in patients experiencing homelessness compared with patients who are not.

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Real-World Data on Expanding Step-Up Dosing Administration of Bispecific T-Cell Engagers in the Outpatient Setting

Pharmacy Times

Traditionally administered in inpatient or observation settings due to concerns of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and other acute toxicities, step-up dosing (SUD) regimens have emerged as a strategy to mitigate these risks. These events foster innovation, collaboration, and professional growth within the oncology pharmacy community.

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51 healthcare leaders’ takes on doing more with less

Beckers Hospital Review

Rising costs and stagnant reimbursement rates have made inpatient care especially challenging, requiring smarter, leaner models to sustain excellence. Over the last 18 months, we have expanded our virtual nursing program to 12 hospitals and more than three dozen inpatient units across our organization.

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132 patient safety experts to know | 2025

Beckers Hospital Review

He was instrumental in launching the “Speak Up” initiative within the system’s culture of safety program, resulting in a 62% increase in safety event reporting in its first year and more than doubling total reports systemwide by 2022. A published expert and frequent speaker, Ms.

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80 health IT & revenue cycle up-and-comers | 2025

Beckers Hospital Review

She also championed the implementation of “Smarter DX”, an AI platform that scans 100% of inpatient charts to identify missed documentation opportunities, significantly improving coding accuracy and reimbursement. million in potential savings through improved inpatient vs. observation status decisions in just two months.

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Episode 918: What Happens If You Give a Cephalosporin to a Patient With Moderate, Severe, or Unknown Beta-Lactam Allergy?

Pharmacy Joe

Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher The label of “penicillin allergic” usually sticks to a patient’s medical record forever. The trouble is that many recorded allergies are actually intolerances, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. She experienced a rash to the nafcillin as an inpatient.