Community-based pharmacists and diabetes: A new approach to screening and patient education
By Courtney Humphries Uncontrolled diabetes is on the rise in America, according to an analysis recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine.1 This is alarming as diabetes, if left uncontrolled, can have devastating effects on the body, leading … Read more
Providing Patient-Centered, Quality-Driven Care in Community Pharmacies
By: Melanie Livet, Tashani Gaskins, and Chloe Richard *This is a republished article. Names and titles have been updated as applicable.* One of the most pressing challenges confronting the United States (US) healthcare system is delivering high-value, effective clinical interventions … Read more
Community pharmacists’ perceptions of acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of a value-based care model for comprehensive medication management
Deborah L. Pestka, PharmD,1 PhD, Morgan K. Stoa, PharmD, 1 Todd D. Sorensen, PharmD, 1 FCCP, Carrie M. Blanchard, PharmD, MPH2 1Department of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 2Center for Medication Optimization, … Read more
Pharmacist Role in Addressing Social Determinants of Health during COVID-19
By: Sabree Burbage & Jordana Levitt COVID-19 continues to have a devastating impact on our economy, our healthcare system, and the well-being of our citizens. It has become increasingly apparent that COVID-19 not only strains the existing healthcare infrastructure, … Read more
Expansion of Coverage for Continuous Glucose Monitors Creates Opportunities for Real-world Evidence Generation
By Kathryn Fuller Diabetes Increases Cardiovascular Risk In the United States, approximately 34.2 million people of all ages have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and the prevalence of this diagnosis continues to increase annually. Patients who achieve glucose control have a lower risk of … Read more
Take Steps to Improve Your Mental Health: See How Your Local Community Pharmacy Can Help
By: Chloe Richard If you are struggling with a mental health condition, you are not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions yearly.1–3 In addition, COVID-19 has exacerbated these concerns as people reported more … Read more
New Role for Community Pharmacy in Mental Health Screening and Treatment
By: Chloe Richard Community pharmacies are increasing their role in mental health treatment. Some pharmacies have started offering screening and referral to mental health treatment services to increase access to care. In fact, in 2016, Walgreens announced their partnership with … Read more
Increasing Access to Screening and Support in Community Pharmacies Could Help Address the Mental Health Crisis in America
By: Chloe Richard The importance of addressing mental health has grown increasingly evident as more people report negative mental health symptoms in recent years. In 2017-2018, 19% of adults experienced symptoms of a mental illness, over 1.5 million more … Read more
What strategies can help you successfully implement a new pharmacy service?
Medication problems (i.e., overuse, underuse, and misuse) are a significant burden to the U.S. healthcare system, leading to high financial costs and poor patient outcomes. Suboptimal medication use plays a role in 275,000 deaths, and costs $500 billion in excess … Read more
Tips for Success from the Collaborative: The Coaches’ Perspective
By: Toni Fera and Dee Melnyk Evans Slice of PIE takes its name from the “Partners in Excellence” (PIE) program, which recognizes outstanding contributions to patient health within a defined health plan. Slice of PIE is a separate but related … Read more