From Data to Action: The Game-Changing Role of Pharmacists in Remote Patient Monitoring
Chronic diseases, medication mismanagement and preventable hospitalizations continue to strain healthcare systems, driving up costs and compromising patient outcomes. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is advancing patient care by providing real-time health insights that enable timely interventions. However, for RPM to be truly effective, it requires expert oversight to transform raw data into actionable care strategies. […]
Understanding Chronic Care Management (CCM) CPT Codes: A Strategic Guide for Healthcare Providers
Understanding Medicare’s Chronic Care Management (CCM) program is essential for providers seeking to enhance patient care and financial sustainability. A key element is the proper use of CPT codes, which enable reimbursement for non-face-to-face services to patients with chronic conditions. The Key CCM CPT Codes Providers Need to Know There are two primary CPT codes used for billing […]
AGS Beers Criteria® (2019 Update): Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use In Older Adults
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) recently released its latest update to a highly utilized reference tool: The AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults. First developed in 1991 by Dr. Mark Beers, a geriatrician, and colleagues, the report is based on expert panel recommendations and has been updated every three years […]
Anticholinergic Medications in the Beers Criteria
By Hannah Grice, PharmD The Beers Criteria®1 is a leading source of expert information about potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) in older adults. While these medications are generally harmless in young patients, they can have detrimental effects in older adults. Physicians and pharmacists can easily overlook misuse of these drugs, as many are readily available to patients […]
2021 Updated Review of AGS Beers Criteria®
Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults with Chronic Diseases The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication (PIM) Use in Older Adults is a resource for physicians and pharmacists to make careful clinical decisions for their patients. Updated in 2019, using the AGS Beers Criteria® improves medication selection, educates clinicians and patients, reduces adverse […]
Aduhelm: The New Alzheimer’s Drug and its Coverage Implications with Alzheimer’s Disease
by Giftina Wilson, PharmD Candidate On June 7, 2021, the FDA approved the controversial Aduhelm® (aducanumab) for treating Alzheimer’s Disease despite inadequate evidence of the drug’s efficacy based on a highly debated posthoc analysis.1 Currently, there is an ongoing discussion on whether Medicare will provide coverage of this new antibody to its beneficiaries. Aduhelm is a […]
Aduhelm: Development or Dissension?
By Minitha Jacob, PharmD Candidate, and Hannah Grice, PharmD Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is considered the most common cause of dementia and accounts for about 60% of cases (approximately 5.7 million adults) in the US. Alzheimer’s is primarily seen in patients aged 65 years and older. Statistics predict the number of cases to double by 2050.1 Patients […]
Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM): A 2025 Strategy for Smarter Care and Sustainable Growth
Meeting the Moment in Primary Care The shift to value-based care in the U.S. is no longer optional; it’s essential. Primary care clinics face growing pressure to deliver holistic, high-quality care for aging Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions. The ongoing “Silver Tsunami” continues to expand the Medicare population, exposing the limitations of Traditional fee-for-service (FFS) models. These […]
PharmD Live® Selected as Chronic Care Management Provider for Nevada Kidney Disease & Hypertension Center
LAS VEGAS, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PharmD Live®, a virtual clinical pharmacist solutions leader, is proud to announce its selection as the official Chronic Care Management (CCM) Services provider for Nevada Kidney Disease & Hypertension Centers (NKDHC). This partnership seeks to improve care and patient health outcomes. Nevada Kidney Disease & Hypertension Centers, renowned for its comprehensive […]
PharmD Live® Releases White Paper on Pharmacist-Led Virtual Care to Maximize Shared Savings for Payviders
WASHINGTON, February 18, 2025 – PharmD Live®, an innovative pharmacist-led virtual care solution powered by AI-driven algorithms, announces the release of its recent white paper, Maximizing Shared Savings for Payviders: ACOs, IDNs, At-Risk Provider Groups and Clinics. The paper demonstrates how clinical pharmacist-led virtual care improves medication adherence, reduces hospital readmissions and enhances value-based care metrics, driving financial […]