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The rise of prescription drug abuse and drug diversion

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As prescription drug abuse has grown in the US and Europe, the diversion of such treatments from legitimate sources has also increased. Drug diversion is the channelling of prescription drugs from a medical source into the illegal market.

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Why script-to-dispense conversion will take centre stage in 2023

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In 2023, expect manufacturers to further shift their focus away from acquiring new patient prescriptions to retaining existing customers. The account carried an official blue check mark, but in fact it did not belong to the prescription drugmaker. in 1979 to 2.8%in Ensuring patient access. Retaining business begins with patient access.

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8 Ways to Enhance the Patient Experience & Drive Leads with QR Codes

Healthcare Success

We know that today’s healthcare consumers want instant and accessible services. . The QR code allows hospitals and healthcare providers to satisfy this need with immediate physician-patient interaction and engagement – all through smartphones and tablets. . Prescription refills. Patient verification. Elderly care.

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Veradigm® Digital Health Media Works to Message the Right Physicians at the Right Time

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Though 80% of healthcare providers (HCPs) identified as “rep-accessible” in 2008 (that is, willing to meet with over 70% of the sales reps who try to approach them), that number had decreased to 44% in 2017. Fierce Healthcare. Updated March 23, 2018. Increasing Market Awareness Remains a Challenge. BlueNovius.

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8 Ways to Enhance the Patient Experience & Drive Leads with QR Codes

Healthcare Success

We know that today's healthcare consumers want instant and accessible services. . The QR code allows hospitals and healthcare providers to satisfy this need with immediate physician-patient interaction and engagement – all through smartphones and tablets. . Prescription refills. Patient verification. Drug information .

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Why we need to support healthcare’s vital acceleration

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Let me explain our four reasons for making healthcare a priority in greater detail: Firstly, healthcare’s historic acceleration means investments, both public and private, and revenues are likely to grow steadily. In a few decades from now, we will likely see an entirely hybrid model of physical and digital health.

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What CVS’s Signify Health acquisition means for the future of healthcare

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In 2018, CVS acquired the insurer, Aetna , and in 2007, the company acquired pharmacy services provider Caremark Rx. Along with this vertical integration, CVS will likely increase Signify Health’s digital capabilities to improve patient-provider experiences. What does CVS’s acquisition mean for the future of healthcare?