Tag Archives: pharmacist

Surescripts Further Streamlines the Specialty Medication Process

Surescripts has now further streamlined the specialty medication process with two new network services

Walmart Slashes Pharmacist Part — Smart?

Whatever the diminished share of Walmart’s health workforce — and make no mistake, Walmart shedding 40% of its senior pharmacists creates a big wave in the labor pool for that profession —  this news is the opening page of the latest in an ongoing series of “who knew health care could be so hard?” chapters in the story of the retailer’s zigzagging health strategy.

Genoa Healthcare, an OptumRx subsidiary, Continues its Growth Strategy

Genoa Healthcare is the largest provider of pharmacy, outpatient telepsychiatry and medication management services

Medical Jargon, Acronyms that Most Confuse Patients

The utilization of acronyms, jargon and common medical terms will continue within the healthcare industry. And like it or not, new terms will be introduced. The key for the entire industry is to encourage the use of clear language when communicating with non-clinician colleagues as well as with members

Employers as Plan Sponsors

Specialty Pharma Services

Published in The Delta Rx Institute/Drake University, Written in collaboration with F. Randy Vogenberg, PhD, RPh Partner, Access Market Intelligence and The National Institute of Collaborative Healthcare   Pharmacists are some of the most visible health professionals to the public eye, but they often stand misunderstood by purchasers of health care. They are best known for […]

Employers as Plan Sponsors: Direct to Purchaser

Employers as Plan Sponsors: Direct to Purchaser, Published at Drake University Delta Rx Institute, Dr. F. Randy Vogenberg, Partner Access Market Intelligence, an affiliate of the National Institute of Collaborative Healthcare Pharmacists are some of the most visible health professionals to the public eye, but they often stand misunderstood by purchasers of health care. They are best known […]