The Chain Market Report 2009
July-August 2009 Retail Pharmacy

 A Look at Where the Chains Stand with Technology

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.

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Features

The Top 10 Most Complicated Medicare Part B Coverage Policies Explained

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.

What to Look for in a Paperless System

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.

Drug Distribution System Opens Doors

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

Publisher’s Window

Privacy

Industry Watch

George’s Corner

Regulation of Drugs: It’s Weird

Technology Corner

Can You Trust the Information You Find on the Internet?

Viewpoints

So You Want to Be A Beta Tester? 

Catalyst Corner

Positioning for HIT Initiatives

Conference Circuit

The American Society for Automation in  Pharmacy 2009 Midyear Industry
& Technology Issues Conference

QS/1 Customer Conference

PeopleTalk

Web Sites to Visit

Index of Advertisers

New! Podcast

Perspectives on E-Prescribing: Pharmacist and Physician.