August 24, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
MTM, Patty Kumbera, PrescribeWellness
Pharmacy
IRVINE, Calif. — Patty Kumbera has joined PrescribeWellness as chief operating officer. Kumbera is widely known in the pharmacy industry for her expertise in medication therapy management (MTM), as well as for her work in developing policies and programs that help pharmacists deliver patient-centric clinical services and care to improve health outcomes, while reducing costs
June 12, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Dr. Sharrel Pinto, medication adherence, MTM, Omnicell, STOMPP study, Time My Meds
Pharmacy, Supplier News
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Omnicell announced the results of the STOMPP (Study to Measure the Impact of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Services on Medication Non-Adherence) clinical study. This randomized controlled trial compares the use of adherence medication packaging and medication therapy management (MTM) services to the use of traditional pill bottles. The results indicate a clear improvement
August 7, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
Genoa, Genoa Medication Management Solutions, John Figueroa, Mark Peterson, Medication Management Systems, medication therapy management, MTM
2017, Issue 08-07-2017, Issues, News
TUKWILA, Wash. — Genoa aims to take its behavioral health pharmacy care to a higher level with the launch of Genoa Medication Management Solutions. The company said that the new offering stems from its acquisition of Medication Management Systems Inc., a Minneapolis-based provider of medication therapy management (MTM) services and technology for complex, high-risk patients.
July 13, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
behavioral health pharmacy, David McLean, Genoa, Genoa Medication Management Solutions, John Figueroa, Mark Peterson, Medication Management Systems Inc, medication therapy management, MTM
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
TUKWILA, Wash. — Genoa aims to take its behavioral health pharmacy care to a higher level with the launch of Genoa Medication Management Solutions. Genoa said Thursday that the new offering stems from its acquisition of Medication Management Systems Inc., a Minneapolis-based provider of medication therapy management (MTM) services and technology for complex, high-risk patients.
May 3, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
EQuIPP, Frank Harvey, Mark Conklin, medication therapy management, Mirixa, MirixaPro, MTM, Pharmacy Quality Solutions, PQS
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Supplier News, Technology
RESTON, Va. and DURHAM, N.C. — Mirixa Corp. and Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS) have formed a partnership to integrate medication therapy management (MTM) and other patient care information in PQS’ EQuIPP platform. Under the collaboration, the MirixaPro MTM solution will be integrated with EQuIPP (Electronic Quality Improvement Platform for Plans and Pharmacies), a platform for medication-related quality
May 1, 2017 by Brian Bossetta and Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, John Fiacco, Medicap Pharmacy, medication therapy management, Medicine Shoppe International, MedSync Advantage, MTM, OutcomesMTM, Reimbursement Consulting Service
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of the key features that distinguish Medicine Shoppe International Inc. (MSI) from other chains is the company’s dedication to providing “high-quality, results-driven” business ownership opportunities in professional retail pharmacy, according to vice president John Fiacco. “Our pharmacies receive individualized business support and patient care solutions support. We’ll provide the tools and
April 26, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, Mark Panzer, medication therapy management, MTM, OutcomesMTM
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. continues to exhibit excellence in medication therapy management (MTM). The food and drug retailer said Wednesday that OutcomesMTM has named it the “Top Large Pharmacy Chain” in MTM for the first quarter of 2017. This comes after OutcomesMTM, a Cardinal Health subsidiary, recognized Albertsons as a “2016 Top Large Pharmacy
July 25, 2016 by Jeffrey Woldt and Chain Drug Review
David Vucurevich, Genoa, Genoa pharmacists, IDocWay, John Figueroa, Mark Peterson, medication therapy management, MTM, slideshow
2016, Issue 07-25-2016, Issues, News, Slideshows
TUKWILA, Wash. — John Figueroa knows a good health care model when he sees one. Having held leadership roles at McKesson Corp., Omnicare Inc., Coram and Apria Healthcare Group (where he remains chairman), Figueroa immediately recognized the potential in Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company. Genoa came to Figueroa’s attention in early 2014, when Nautic Partners,
July 6, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
B. Douglas Hoey, Frank Harvey, Liberty Medical, medication therapy management, Mirixa, MTM, National Community Pharmacists Association
Pharmacy, Supplier News, Technology
RESTON, Va. — Former Liberty Medical chairman and chief executive officer Frank Harvey has joined medication therapy management (MTM) service provider Mirixa Corp. as CEO. Mirixa, which announced the appointment Tuesday, said Harvey also will serve on the company’s board of directors. “I am pleased to join Mirixa at this exciting point in the evolution
April 17, 2016 by John Schultz and Chain Drug Review
Aurora Pharmacy, John Gates, medication therapy management, MTM, specialty pharmacy
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
ELM GROVE, Wis. — Pharmacists for Aurora Pharmacy are actively involved in providing medication therapy management services to a diverse group of patients. “Aurora Pharmacy set another record in 2015 in terms of number of services provided across the different MTM programs,” says John Gates, vice president of Aurora retail pharmacies. “This includes the day-to-day
April 4, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Harry Leider, health care spending, medication adherence, medication therapy management, Michael Taitel, MTM, Population Health Management, Walgreens, Walgreens community pharmacists
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — A new study from Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. indicates that pharmacy interventions can lead to greater medication adherence and lower health care costs. The study, titled “Improving Medication Adherence and Health Care Outcomes in a Commercial Population Through a Community Pharmacy,” was published in a recent issue of Population Health Management. The
January 4, 2016 by Scot Meyer and Chain Drug Review
Medicare, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Enhanced MTM Demonstration, Medicare Part D enhanced MTM model, medication therapy management, MTM, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Steve Anderson
2016, Issue 01-04-2016, Issues, News
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of congressional representatives is urging that retail pharmacists play a part in a new initiative designed to improve the use of medication therapy management in Medicare. Forty-four members of the House of Representatives — 24 Republicans and 20 Democrats — signed a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services
December 23, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare Part D, medication therapy management, MTM, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Steve Anderson
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — A bipartisan coalition of congressmen is urging the participation of retail pharmacists in a new initiative to improve the use of medication therapy management (MTM) in Medicare. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said Wednesday that 44 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a letter to Secretary of Health
December 11, 2015 by Robert Coopman and Chain Drug Review
medication therapy management, MTM, Robert Coopman
Opinion
It is said that patience is a virtue. With respect to medication therapy management (MTM) by chain pharmacists, patience has been more a necessity than a virtue. Among and between health care providers, including pharmacists, there have been MTM pilot projects and some test collaborations. But none has proven to merit a ramp-up to anything