Pharmacology Archives - Page 9 of 12

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Multifaceted pharmacist intervention may reduce postdischarge ED visits and readmissions
August 2, 2018
Can a multifaceted intervention by a clinical pharmacist reduce the rate of ED visits and readmission over the subsequent 180 days?
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How to prescribe effectively for opioid use disorder
July 24, 2018
NEW ORLEANS – Know the disparate strengths and weaknesses of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone for treating opioid addiction.
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National Academies issues 5-step plan to address infections linked to opioid use disorder
July 19, 2018
A National Academies workshop results in a five-step action plan for dealing with the infectious disease consequences of the opioid epidemic.
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Creating a digital pill
June 20, 2018
It’s the latest development in a burgeoning field.
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No clear benefit of pharmacist-led medication reconciliation in the community after hospital discharge
May 23, 2018
Does pharmacist-led medication reconciliation in the community after hospital discharge reduce health care utilization, readmission rates, ED visits, primary care visits, or primary care workload?
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CMS floats Medicare direct provider contracting
April 27, 2018
A new request for information seeks input on how such a system might work.
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A SNF-based enhanced care program may help reduce 30-day readmissions
April 2, 2018
Does introduction of an Enhanced Care Program affect 30-day readmissions of patients discharged from an acute care hospital to a skilled nursing facility (SNF)?
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Reducing outpatient medication costs
December 13, 2017
Hospitalists used data to create a new algorithm-based tool to further reduce prescription cost.
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RIV spotlights HM-focused research in real-time
May 9, 2017
LAS VEGAS – SHM’s annual Research, Innovations, and Clinical Vignettes poster competition has exploded in popularity over the past few years.
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12 things pharmacists want hospitalists to know
May 9, 2017
From better communications to extra vigilance to high-risk decisions, veteran pharmacists outline areas for improvement.