Medication Overload: How Much, Is Too Much?
Polypharmacy Definition and Risk Factors Polypharmacy is most often defined as the simultaneous use of multiple drugs to treat a single medical condition. This often results in poor coordinated care for the patient because patients who live with multiple chronic conditions are more likely to have a decreased quality of life and self-rated health, lower […]
Leveraging Pharmacist-Led Chronic Care Management (CCM) Services To Decrease Acute Care Stays For Diabetic Patients
As the national healthcare model has transitioned from volume-based to value-based care, the role of the physician has also shifted. In the value-based care model, physicians are held accountable to deliver the best outcome at the lowest cost. The role of the physician has been redefined to include stewardship of the healthcare economy. November is […]