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What are the practice patterns of healthcare providers, who are often busy and time constrained, when it comes to drug information resources accessed in making prescribing/counseling decisions? A recent study provided insight on this question in the context of communicating a drug's risks when used during lactation. #druginformation

Current barriers to access and coverage can elevate patient anxieties over biosimilars, but simplifying the process (E.G. prior authorization) could empower providers to switch patients to biosimilars more confidently, easing patient anxieties. #Biosimilars #PatientEducation #PatientEmpowerment

Appreciating the complexity of healthcare payment and delivery in our country... Fascinating move by Blue Shield of California to bypass PBMs to purchase a Humira biosimilar directly from the manufacturer. I've focused a lot on how patients receive care and clinical teams experience their work. Their experience is connected not just to how provider organizations deliver care, but also to how health plans pay for care and how life sciences companies develop care solutions. Transformation in one area is interdependent on the others. What a challenge! From Modern Healthcare: https://lnkd.in/e3GjYvcF

Beyond the label, expert medication resources serve as the bedrock of safe and effective patient care in today's rapidly evolving medical landscape. As our understanding of diseases deepens and new pharmacological treatments emerge with unprecedented frequency, the foundational principles of safe prescribing—grounded in stringent licensing and detailed labelling—remain indispensable. However, it is the comprehensive, continuously updated resources that truly empower healthcare providers, enabling precise prescribing, seamless administration, and vigilant monitoring of medications. Trusted resources play a pivotal role in medication management, ensuring that every patient engagement is backed by the latest evidence-based information. This holistic approach not only streamlines therapeutic processes but also enhances patient outcomes, reinforcing the indispensable role of expert resources in the journey towards optimal health. An enlightening article by Jordan Fulcher on Beyond the Labelling, How Expert Medication Resources Are Essential for Safe and Effective Patient care. #PatientEngagement #MedicationManagement #PatientJourney #AIinHealthcare #PersonalizedPatientCare

Before implementing a drug diversion program, This informative article by Pharmacy Practice News details: ⭐ -How Saint Luke's Health System(Kansas City, MO) implemented software that has become a vital component of diversion prevention. ⭐ ⭐ -5 key questions that help guide the process of implementing a strong #drugdiversion program. -And More: ⤵ https://lnkd.in/g7iWbDmF As the Global Leader in Secure Drug Delivery 🌎 , IMI's mission is to increase patient safety by safeguarding compounded medications 💉 with #IMI tamper evident products that create an active barrier to tampering and #diversion. See How: https://lnkd.in/e8ZnnUe

In this article I highlight challenges faced by hospital outpatient departments when it comes to the reimbursement of radiopharmaceuticals, as well as provide some important compliance recommendations around Fair Market Value and Commercial Reasonableness. VMG Health has longstanding experience in the healthcare industry when it comes to FMV and compliance. Reach out if you would like to find out more! https://lnkd.in/e2Qn-_NX

Prescription drug costs are skyrocketing faster than any other area of healthcare spending and traditional PBM companies are only making it worse. EmpiRx Health offers a clinically-driven pharmacy care alternative – one that prioritizes cost savings and improved patient health outcomes. At EmpiRx Health, our clinically-driven approach is designed to attack drug costs "at the pen," where the physician writes the prescription. Our pharmacists collaborate peer-to-peer with physicians to ensure patients get the most clinically-appropriate, cost-effective medications. The result? Better patient health outcomes and significant savings for plan sponsors. The future of pharmacy benefits management is here, and it's clinically-driven. Watch our latest video and join us. #clinicallydriven #PBM #pharmacycare

Pfizer recently joined Eli Lilly and Company in the direct-to-consumer space with its new digital platform, #PfizerForAll which offers virtual appointments, home delivery of prescriptions, and more. Initially targeting migraines & respiratory issues (including COVID-19), the platform aims to simplify healthcare access. Eli Lilly and Company’s telehealth platform, #LillyDirect, bypasses traditional middle players, streamlining access to treatment and capitalizing on the rising demand for weight-loss drugs like #Zepbound, while also focusing on medications for migraines and diabetes. Concerns about direct-to-consumer models' impact on patient care remain. Could this change the future of healthcare delivery? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ekQxdvV4 Check out the newest clinical evidence for Zepbound on DRUGDOCS®: https://lnkd.in/ed6Z_qHS #HealthcareInnovation #PharmaInnovation #Telehealth #D2C

Discover the Future of Healthcare Delivery with #PrefilledSyringes! Join us and explore our blog, which highlights the following key points: • #MarketGrowth: Projected to reach $22.8 billion by 2029. • #WhyItMatters: Enhanced safety, precision, and convenience for patients. • #DrivingFactors: Innovations in biology, rising chronic disease prevalence. • #KeyPlayers: BD, Baxter, Stevanato Group, and more leading the charge. Explore further by visiting the blog's link: https://bit.ly/3VYJhjU #InjectionDevices #MedTech #PharmaTech #PatientSafety #MarketTrends #MarketGrowth

Keywords: FOLLOW-UP, CHANGING PATIENT BEHAVIOR, DON'T QUIT - TRUST THE PROCESS. The lack of this may lead to limited results or the failure of any surgical or nonsurgical approach. Remember: Staplers, Ellipses Balloon, and GLP-1 weight loss drugs are tools with great results when the patient follows up. It is good to mention contacting the doctor to learn about the potential side effects of GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Remember, it is your body and your money; decide for the best.