Medicare Open Enrollment: How To Choose?
Medicare is a government program that provides subsidized healthcare coverage for those aged 65+ years or people with disabilities. There are two kinds of Medicare: “original” Medicare (aka Medicare) and Medicare Advantage. Figuring out which plan is best suited for you can be challenging, so knowing the basics of each plan can help you choose […]
Preventing Adverse Drug Events
By: Hannah Grice, PharmD Adverse Drug Events Room for error: In the elderly population, medications have gone from blessing to possible threat. Prescriptions are being written liberally and scripts for the elderly are roughly 33% of the US total. “One in six hospital admissions of older adults is because of an adverse drug event (ADE), […]
PharmD Live’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2021
PharmD Live writes and publishes blogs for different reasons: to impart knowledge and best practices on things like value-based care and medication management, to highlight important changes in a constantly shifting industry, and to grow our community of health providers who want to improve health outcomes through value-based care clinical solutions. Below, we have compiled […]
Unlocking Heart Health: A Comprehensive Guide from Ancient History to Modern Prevention
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., responsible for nearly 700,000 deaths each year. Although it is often linked to modern lifestyles, heart disease has been around for thousands of years. Studies of ancient Egyptian mummies show signs of atherosclerosis, indicating that heart disease was common even in ancient times (Columbia […]
Reducing Costs with Medication Reconciliation: PharmD Live’s Proven Approach to Better Outcomes
As healthcare shifts toward value-based care, medication reconciliation has become a critical focus for reducing costs and improving patient outcomes. Discrepancies in medication regimens, particularly during care transitions like hospital discharge, are a leading cause of adverse drug events (ADEs). These preventable issues result in significant financial burdens on healthcare systems while compromising patient safety and care […]