Pharmacists today are taking on larger roles thanks to expanded scopes of practice. They can administer some vaccines and immunizations in all 50 states, and can administer any vaccine in…
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Emerging Opportunities: The Top Patient Care Services in Pharmacy Today
It’s no secret that pharmacists are playing a pivotal role in their patients’ health care. But the recently released 2016 edition of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Pharmacists’ Patient Care…
Best of May 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this May? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know to improve…
HIPAA Audits: What Your Independent Pharmacy Needs to Know
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has begun phase two of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Audit Program. It’s…
5 Easy Ideas to Get a New Perspective of Your Pharmacy
It’s difficult to see the forest through the trees, especially if you’re busy with the day-to-day duties of filling prescriptions, counseling patients and marketing your pharmacy’s services and products. But…
5 Ways to Grow Professionally (Tips for Pharmacists)
Busy workdays, hectic life schedules or just not having enough time in the day. These may be a few excuses you tell yourself when you haven’t made an effort to…
What Does a Medicare Part D Patient Look Like?
As an independent community pharmacy, your staff’s personal knowledge of your patients is likely a big part of your pharmacy’s appeal. Knowing key facts about patients can do more than…
Best of April 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this April? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know to improve…
CMS Call Letter: What You Need to Know for 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized changes to Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Programs for 2017 in its 2017 Rate Announcement and Call Letter April 4. This…
Best of March 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this March? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know…
Specialty Pharmacy: Insights into the Booming Specialty Industry
Specialty pharmacy is an emerging opportunity for independent community pharmacies to advance their businesses, while also helping patients. “From a financial aspect, specialty pharmacy is a great avenue for independent…
Scope of Practice: A Look at the Expanding Role of Independent Pharmacy
Pharmacists today are taking on larger roles thanks to expanded scopes of practice. They can administer some vaccines and immunizations in all 50 states, and can administer any vaccine in…
Emerging Opportunities: The Top Patient Care Services in Pharmacy Today
It’s no secret that pharmacists are playing a pivotal role in their patients’ health care. But the recently released 2016 edition of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Pharmacists’ Patient Care…
Best of May 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this May? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know to improve…
HIPAA Audits: What Your Independent Pharmacy Needs to Know
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has begun phase two of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Audit Program. It’s…
5 Easy Ideas to Get a New Perspective of Your Pharmacy
It’s difficult to see the forest through the trees, especially if you’re busy with the day-to-day duties of filling prescriptions, counseling patients and marketing your pharmacy’s services and products. But…
5 Ways to Grow Professionally (Tips for Pharmacists)
Busy workdays, hectic life schedules or just not having enough time in the day. These may be a few excuses you tell yourself when you haven’t made an effort to…
What Does a Medicare Part D Patient Look Like?
As an independent community pharmacy, your staff’s personal knowledge of your patients is likely a big part of your pharmacy’s appeal. Knowing key facts about patients can do more than…
Best of April 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this April? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know to improve…
CMS Call Letter: What You Need to Know for 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized changes to Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Programs for 2017 in its 2017 Rate Announcement and Call Letter April 4. This…
Best of March 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this March? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know…
Specialty Pharmacy: Insights into the Booming Specialty Industry
Specialty pharmacy is an emerging opportunity for independent community pharmacies to advance their businesses, while also helping patients. “From a financial aspect, specialty pharmacy is a great avenue for independent…