|
A report on the state of technology at the 28 chains, representing 7,922 pharmacies, that participated in our annual survey. The demand for technology remains strong, and the process of acquiring and installing new systems continues. Despite the current economic conditions, chain pharmacies have not lost their focus on putting the right technology in place to make operations as safe and efficient as possible.
Read the complete issue online now.
Features
by Joseph Balcken
The local coverage determinations published to explain Medicare Part B policies can be pretty hard to understand. If you’ve ever felt frustrated trying to figure out how to comply with the Part B requirements, you will want to read theses tips on successfully submitting and getting paid for DME claims.
by Kapali Eswaran
There are many ways to benefit from systems that reduce the amount of paper in the pharmacy. But when considering this technology, it’s important to understand what you can expect and how different features can impact your efforts to create a truly paperless pharmacy.
by John Becker
Pharmacist Richard Brisson has found that compliance packaging is a major factor in the success he’s enjoyed from serving long-term care facilities at his PharmaHealth Pharmacies in New Bedford, Ma. Moreover, this packaging even appeals to visiting nurses and walk-in customers who take multiple medications.
Departments
Privacy
Regulation of Drugs: It’s Weird
Can You Trust the Information You Find on the Internet?
So You Want to Be A Beta Tester?
Positioning for HIT Initiatives
The American Society for Automation in Pharmacy 2009 Midyear Industry
& Technology Issues Conference
QS/1 Customer Conference
New! Podcast
Perspectives on E-Prescribing: Pharmacist and Physician.
|