From The Issue: November/December 2022

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The Pharmacy Technology Outlook for 2023

SoftWriters: Giving LTC Pharmacies the Tools to Compete

Multi-Dose Medication Adherence Packaging - Medicine-On-Time

A New Vision for Adherence Packaging

Podcast: Adopting Cutting-edge Secure Messaging In Pharmacy

Hear from RedSail Technologies Director of Platform Components Louie Foster about secure messaging and secure chat. Listen now to find out what these messaging tools have to offer pharmacies and where Foster sees us on the adoption curve for each.

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Check Out Our Pharmacy Technology Buyers Guide

Click the button to jump to the Buyers Guide with vendor listings and quick reference tables to compare vendors and easily find out which offer the pharmacy software features and services you are looking for.

The 2022 Buyers Guide

In The November/December 2022 Issue

Pharmacy Forward Video

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The Cures Act and Information Blocking

The 21st Century Cures Act contains provisions that address the sharing of health information. Brent Fox explors the information-blocking aspects of the Cures Act that fall under the purview of ONC.

Tap into the Power of a Noble Cause

Running a retail pharmacy is hard. Routine tasks need to be done quickly and accurately. Are you tapping into the value of a noble cause as you recruit, train, and retain good employees?

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The Medical AI Podcast: Health Informatics and AI

Episode 11 of the Medical AI Podcast, in which host Dr Felix Beacher delves into the crossroads of AI and health informatics, guided by expert guest Professor Mark Braunstein, Professor Braunstein shares his expertise in the field of health informatics.

Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA) Pharmacy Revenue Specialty Pharmacy LTC Pharmacy Infusion Pharmacy

Ways for Post-acute Pharmacies to Boost Revenue

Russ Procopio is executive vice president of the post-acute pharmacy team at Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA). In this interview with Will Lockwood, ComputerTalk’s director of editorial content, Procopio discusses ways these pharmacy segments can boost revenue.

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...

3 Ways Pharmacies Can Generate Additional Revenue

Fighting shrinking margins at your pharmacy? Consider expanding to include products and services that require little to no third-party involvement. Learn how robust, user-friendly pharmacy software from BestRx can help stores efficiently manage many other revenue-generating services, beyond prescription sales.

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

Pharmacists’ expertise in clinical decision support is moving front and center to the hospital setting for reducing readmissions and increasing adherence rates. Reaching patients where they are and packaging prescriptions to take home reduce the gap in adherence rates. This is the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team...

2 Critical Health-System Pharmacy Systems: POS and AI Improve Patient Care

Streamline health-system operations and improve profitability with 2 critical health-system pharmacy systems: POS and AI Improve Patient Care. Achieve goals that were always important to hospital pharmacies, but in the wake of COVID-19’s stresses to the healthcare system, there’s even more of a need to implement digital solutions.

The Latest News

Micro Merchant Systems Announces Partnership with InfiniTrak to Facilitate an Integrated...

Integra® Brand to Transition into RedSail Technologies®

SoftWriters Partners with InfiniTrak and Virtue Technologies

RedSail Technologies® Partners with One Tree Planted for Earth Day Commitment

RedSail Technologies, LLC, developer of Axys, is proud to announce the launch of its integration with American HealthTech, a leading electronic health record (EHR) provider to post‐acute and senior living organizations of all sizes.

RedSail Technologies® Announces Integration Between Axys® and American HealthTech®

RedSail Technologies® Announces Integration Between Axys® and PointClickCare Technologies

Transaction Data Systems (TDS), the leader in patient-centric pharmacy solutions, announced the launch of a new Opportunities Now enhancement within its patient engagement center platform

Transaction Data Systems Launches Clinical Opportunities Solution Across Largest Network in...

Transaction Data Systems User Conference: SYNC 2022

Customers were excited to have the chance to not only meet with peers to trade ideas, but with SoftWriters staff as well to see how the system can best support pharmacy going forward.

SoftWriters 12th Annual FrameworkLTC User Conference 2022

Cover Story | The Pharmacy Technology Outlook for 2023

ComputerTalk’s annual look at what’s ahead for pharmacy technology

As the industry looks to start a new year, owners and managers will review operations and explore new solutions to support the pharmacy. What are the best ideas for pharmacies looking to hit the refresh button and add to their capabilities in the coming year? Technology vendors share their vision and ideas that can keep community pharmacy vital, relevant, and profitable in 2023.

Pharmacy Forward | A New Vision for Adherence Packaging

ComputerTalk’s Maggie Lockwood interviews Medicine-On-Time’s Rebecca Lambeth, director of product development and customer support, on using adherence packaging to better implement long-term care programs.

Direct Access | SoftWriters: Giving LTC Pharmacies the Tools to Compete

With his company’s focus on long term care pharmacy, Scott Beatty, president of SoftWriters, talks with ComputerTalk Publisher Bill Lockwood about what SoftWriters is doing to give pharmacies a competitive advantage in this market.

Direct Access | Micro Merchant Systems: Making Community Health the Focus

Bill Lockwood, publisher of ComputerTalk, talks with Ketan Mehta, CEO of Micro Merchant Systems, about the new focus of the company that is centered on increasing the value of pharmacists in their communities.

Feature | Tap into the Power of a Noble Cause

by Bruce Kneeland

Give your pharmacy a competitive advantage by cultivating a positive culture that emphasizes making a difference in people’s lives.

Feature | DSCSA: Cost Options for Compliance

by J. Randall Hoggle, B.Pharm., D.Ph., M.B.A.

In the final article of the series on the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), learn about the range of cost options to be compliant.

Publisher’s Window | Greed

Technology Corner | The Cures Act and Information Blocking

Viewpoints | A Blank Canvas: Prognostications for 2023

Catalyst Corner | Favorable Trends for Independents

This issue of ComputerTalk is all about creating a culture of value for your pharmacy and increasing the value of your pharmacy in your community through technology improvements and understanding the role of a pharmacist in your community. If you are looking for a competitive edge in the industry and to improve your processes, ComputerTalk is here to give you the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.