Incorporate Technology
STREAMLINE MED SYNC
Technology programs can help succinctly and efficiently streamline eligibility, enrollment and scheduling for the medication synchronization process. There's a variety of options available and each has a detailed process and easy interface that pulls data directly from your pharmacy management system.
NOTE: Technology that interfaces with pharmacy-management systems, such as PrescribeWellness, are available — often at discounts — from Health Mart’s partner PSAOs.
| Two recent NCPA studies showed that use of automation yielded a 35% higher enrollment rate when compared to manual med sync programs.1 |
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TECHNOLOGY VENDORS
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Prescribe Wellness— Star Wellness Time My Meds®—Ateb SYNCHRO Script™—Voice Point Select Pharmacy Management Systems |
√ Increases efficiency √ Calculates short fills √ Integrates with MTM Vendors √ Training available √ Compatible with Pharmacy Management Systems |
PAPER-BASED OPTIONS
If you decide that technology is not a fit for your pharmacy, a manual, paper-based process is an alternative option. Keep in mind that though paper-based options are low cost, they have not been proven to increase enrollment rates or produce large gains in workflow efficiencies.
- NCPA: Simplify my Meds® is a turnkey adherence program developed for the exclusive use of NCPA members.
- APhA Foundation: Appointment-Based Model Implementation Guide is a patient care service designed to improve patients’ adherence to medications and build efficiencies in pharmacy operations.
- DIY: Do it yourself by creating your own manual method.
REFERENCE
1. Alexander A. “Study: Med sync programs a ‘win-win-win’.” Drug Store News. July 1, 2015. Accessed July 28, 2015.
