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Pharmacy Services Continue in Turbulent Times
Pharmacy trends in 2024 NCPA Digest: Reimbursement strain, staffing shortages, closures, expanded services, and community focus highlighted. | Catalyst Corner
Will Lockwood
Is CMS’ Proposed $2 Drug List Model Another Hit to Pharmacies?
CMS sees an opportunity to increase beneficiary access to $2 copays for a standardized list of generics across participating plans. | Viewpoints
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Potential Benefits and Challenges of AI Scribes
AI technology excels at processing and analyzing large volumes of data with a high degree of accuracy. What are some expected benefits and challenges in pharmacy? | Technology Corner
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Navigating the Challenges of Selecting New Software After a Sunset Notice
When a sunset notice is issued for pharmacy software, it signals the end of its support and maintenance, compelling pharmacy owners to seek new solutions.
Optum: Serving Up a Robust Pharmacy Management System
PTMR's Bill Lockwood sits down with Marc Allgood, VP and GM of pharmacy software solutions for Optum, to hear about the value offered with its Enterprise Pharmacy System (EPS). | Direct Access
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PTMReview January/February 2025 Issue
Strategies to unlock revenue streams and navigate the current economic landscape with greater resilience; top compounding features; the bright side of DSCSA; Cyber threats; and more! | PDF Edition
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BI: A Data-Driven Approach to Operational Planning
The use of BI might initially seem like an IT-focused project, but it is also a major change to your management culture. Decision makers should be involved from the beginning of the process.
Apple, Inc.
Steve Jobs, a cofounder of Apple, turned a user interface developed at Xerox PARC into a commercial success and so began Apple's ascent | by Bill Lockwood
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Independent Pharmacies Face Dire Straits Under Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
NCPA report raises concerns that Medicare Drug Price Negotiation program will result in community pharmacy cash flow crisis, reduced profitability, and payment delays.
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AI, Innovation, and Impact: Terry Dean’s Inspiring Work
SoftWriters’ Terry Dean participated in the Generative AI Pioneer Program, getting an opportunity to test and shape a new AI platform while contributing to the global AI community.
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Strengthening Cybersecurity for Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI): HIPAA Security Rule Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
HHS has proposed a rule to strengthen the HIPAA Security Rule in order to better address the ever-increasing cybersecurity threats faced by the healthcare sector.
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[Podcast] State of LTC Pharmacy in 2025
Host Patrick Hussey and Dave Emison explore key challenges and opportunities facing LTC pharmacy in 2025, including labor management, pharmaceutical acquisition, and delivery optimization.