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FDA clears way for retail pharmacy sale of abortion pills

pharmaphorum

Retail pharmacies in the US will be able to dispense mifepristone-based therapies to end pregnancies after the FDA introduced changes to its regulatory framework for the products. The post FDA clears way for retail pharmacy sale of abortion pills appeared first on.

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How retailers and “payviders” are disrupting U.S. healthcare in 2024

Clarivate

Since buying the chain, Amazon has made strategic expansions of its brick-and-mortar locations ( Connecticut , San Francisco , and Milwaukee ), increased IDN partnerships for specialty referrals to 18, and introduced healthcare-focused subscription services, including One Medical and RxPass.

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How COVID-19 Has—and Will Continue to—Transform the Pharmacy

PM360

Adding responsibilities of testing for COVID-19 and administering the vaccine in mass volumes when it became available, pharmacists and techs had to shuffle workload and priorities in a way that supported this critical role as healthcare providers. Change is natural, and the future is full of opportunities for retail pharmacies.

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Use Your Physician Directory to Increase Patient Conversion

LEVO Health

Pharmaceutical brands often take a backseat role in patient health by encouraging patients to talk to their healthcare provider about treatment options. However, today’s healthcare consumers are asking for a different approach. Physician directories allow consumers to discover and compare provider ratings and reviews.

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4 Ways to Meet the Needs of an Increasing Health-conscious Audience

PM360

Consider the SmartLabel Digital Transparency Initiative, which was created by the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Industry Association under the manufacturing companies’ and retailers’ parity-based entity called the Trading Partner Alliance in 2016. Prescription refills can now be placed with a simple click on a patient portal.

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The Third Pillar of Modern Healthcare

Penrod

Imagine a healthcare ecosystem where patient scheduling, billing, claims, lab analyses, and prescription fulfillment are in one platform. CRM systems were built to manage customer relationships in retail or service industries; however, a CRM within an EWA makes patient care genuinely personal.

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

pharmaphorum

Along with this vertical integration, CVS will likely increase Signify Health’s digital capabilities to improve patient-provider experiences. Automated messaging about prescriptions, appointments, and vaccinations improve the patient journey, while alleviating time-consuming tasks for providers. What challenges does CVS face?