Cold and flu season is upon us, which means patients will be looking for medications to treat their symptoms. Seven out of 10 Americans use over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to treat…
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How Independent Pharmacies Can Help Reduce Hospital Readmissions
Did you know that your independent community pharmacy can play a valuable role in helping reduce hospital readmissions? Increasingly, hospitals participating in value-based payment programs are penalized based on readmissions…
How Independent Pharmacies Can Partner with ACOs
Has your pharmacy considered partnering with an Accountable Care Organization (ACO)? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines ACOs as “groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care…
Best of October 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this October? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know…
What You Need to Know: The Healthcare Insurance Marketplace in 2017
Changes are happening to Healthcare.gov in 2017, and it’s not just the headline-making 25 percent increase in the average premium for 2017 insurance plans. During this year’s health insurance exchange…
Want to Gain Provider Status for Pharmacists? Here’s How.
Provider status is increasingly gaining traction for pharmacists. The role of the pharmacist has continued to expand in recent years. It’s no longer solely about dispensing prescriptions. Pharmacists give immunizations.…
How You Can Help Patients Affected by the EpiPen® Price Increase
Over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed your patients becoming frustrated with the price of the EpiPen®. Patients’ frustrations recently reached a climax, and thanks to social and traditional…
The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) & What It Means for Your Pharmacy
The opioid epidemic is a health crisis that’s rocking the nation. But it didn’t start overnight. Since 2000, the rate of deaths from drug overdoses has increased 137 percent, including…
Medicare Open Enrollment: Common Patient Questions—Answered
Are your patients prepared for Medicare Open Enrollment? With the Open Enrollment period quickly approaching, it’s important to be able to answer any questions patients may have. Medicare can be…
Best of September 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this September? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know to improve…
How to Help Your Patients Fight Medicare Fraud
Medicare fraud is an unfortunate reality for many patients. Although the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and health care professionals work to prevent higher costs for patients, many…
Remind Patients About Acetaminophen Dosing Mistakes This Cold & Flu Season
Cold and flu season is upon us, which means patients will be looking for medications to treat their symptoms. Seven out of 10 Americans use over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to treat…
How Independent Pharmacies Can Help Reduce Hospital Readmissions
Did you know that your independent community pharmacy can play a valuable role in helping reduce hospital readmissions? Increasingly, hospitals participating in value-based payment programs are penalized based on readmissions…
How Independent Pharmacies Can Partner with ACOs
Has your pharmacy considered partnering with an Accountable Care Organization (ACO)? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines ACOs as “groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care…
Best of October 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this October? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know…
What You Need to Know: The Healthcare Insurance Marketplace in 2017
Changes are happening to Healthcare.gov in 2017, and it’s not just the headline-making 25 percent increase in the average premium for 2017 insurance plans. During this year’s health insurance exchange…
Want to Gain Provider Status for Pharmacists? Here’s How.
Provider status is increasingly gaining traction for pharmacists. The role of the pharmacist has continued to expand in recent years. It’s no longer solely about dispensing prescriptions. Pharmacists give immunizations.…
How You Can Help Patients Affected by the EpiPen® Price Increase
Over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed your patients becoming frustrated with the price of the EpiPen®. Patients’ frustrations recently reached a climax, and thanks to social and traditional…
The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) & What It Means for Your Pharmacy
The opioid epidemic is a health crisis that’s rocking the nation. But it didn’t start overnight. Since 2000, the rate of deaths from drug overdoses has increased 137 percent, including…
Medicare Open Enrollment: Common Patient Questions—Answered
Are your patients prepared for Medicare Open Enrollment? With the Open Enrollment period quickly approaching, it’s important to be able to answer any questions patients may have. Medicare can be…
Best of September 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this September? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know to improve…
How to Help Your Patients Fight Medicare Fraud
Medicare fraud is an unfortunate reality for many patients. Although the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and health care professionals work to prevent higher costs for patients, many…