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From The Issue: July/August 2020

Podcast

Gaining An Edge: Point-of-Sale Systems for Multi-Location Pharmacy

In this podcast with Retail Management Solutions’ Brad Jones we learn how a point-of-sale system can give your multiple location pharmacy an edge by centralizing reporting, driving front-end profits, and saving money on payment processing. Plus, how and why to think like a large retailer when you are approaching point-of-sale systems.

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Six Things To Know About CPESN Networks Part 1

Six Things Every Pharmacist Should Know About CPESN Networks – Part I

Part one of a two-part series on the success of the Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Networks, a program that allows a pharmacy of any size to expand its scope of practice and open doors to new revenue streams.

Pharmacy PLUS Technology Blog

Five Pharmacy Pain Points – And The Technology Solutions That Can Minimize Their Impact

The list of pharmacy pain points is certainly long. But there are solutions. Resources are available to help pharmacists navigate these challenges, most notably including technology-based solutions that can automate workflows and seamlessly perform tasks that used to require chunks of staff time.
Beginning in January 2024 direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees will no longer be collected retroactively. Instead, they will be collected up front, and deducted from reimbursements paid to pharmacies. But during the first few months of 2024, when the new process takes effect, pharmacies face the very serious situation of what can only be seen as a “double whammy” — 2024 DIR fee assessments withheld at the same time that 2023 fees are retroactively assessed. PrimeRx can help.

DIR Fees are Changing in 2024 – Are You Ready?

Beginning in January 2024 direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees will no longer be collected retroactively. Instead, they will be collected up front, and deducted from reimbursements paid to pharmacies. Are you ready?

Four Ways Technology Can Boost Your Pharmacy’s Services

The writing’s on the wall: technology is revolutionizing the way pharmacies provide services. Fortunately, as a pharmacist, you can take advantage of these advances to improve your services and increase customer satisfaction. At ComputerTalk For The Pharmacist, we always have a finger on the pulse of the pharmaceutical tech...

Sonexus Hub Impact in Specialty Pharmacy Patient Journey

In this interview, Luis Portela, director of access and patient support at Cardinal Health Sonexus™ Access And Patient Support, explains how a hub provides clear pathways and tailored solutions to each patient during a treatment journey and why an important part of the care coordination around specialty drugs is communication.

Technology that Powers Pharmacist Role in Clinical Decision Support

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Technology that Drives Innovative Health-System Pharmacy Services

Automation and technology solutions can answer the paramount need in health-system pharmacy for safety and accuracy, as well as improving outcomes. With these aspects automated, health-system pharmacists can practice at the top of their license.

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2020 Chain Market Report

In our annual survey of the chains we find that technology-based solutions have become more important than ever. Despite the disruption the coronavirus has caused, pharmacy and its technology partners appear to have weathered this unprecedented event, and continue to invest in technology solutions to increase the efficiency of the workplace.

Boosting IVR’s Benefits

A robust IVR system is a given in busy pharmacies today, and when it’s integrated with a phone and pharmacy system there are additional benefits. Erich Cushey, co-owner of a three-store chain, shares how his IVR system has allowed his pharmacy to grow.

Six Things Every Pharmacist Should Know About CPESN Networks

by Bruce Kneeland
The Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Networks (CPESN), primarily directed toward small-chain and independent community- based pharmacies, is having a ripple effect on the profession by successfully expanding the scope of pharmacy practice and opening doors to new revenue streams. In this first of a two-part series, learn the six things every pharmacist should know about the program.

Clinical Services in the Pharmacy During COVID-19

by Ghada Abdallah, R.Ph.
Pharmacies have been identified as essential healthcare providers during the COVID-19 crisis, and with new guidelines from state associations, providing immunizations could become an essential function of pharmacy when a vaccine becomes available in the near future.

Competing on Convenience, Winning Customer Loyalty in the Digital Age

by John King
Retail pharmacy, while front and center in many communities, still needs to address customer convenience to remain competitive. With the increasing ease and speed of mobile connections, learn the key emerging technology trends that pharmacy owners can leverage to thrive in an increasingly digital age.

Think Fast: Keeping Up with Drug Price Data

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