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"Initial outcomes in the program are promising with the first 100 patients enrolled in the program. 37% of the providers followed the recommendations provided by the pharmacist. In these patients, 76% had a reduction in their HbA1c and 44% reached a target of <9%."

Excerpted from: Readmissions News, Volume 7, Number 6, June 2018, "Another Take on Pharmacy Led Population Management Programs".

Re-engineering Visits in Primary Care: Strategies to Reduce Readmission

Michael Hochman MD, MPH, Albert Farias PhD, MPH, Sonali Saluja MD, MPH present results of three project activities: an environmental scan, patient interviews and a study of primary care practice workflow, concluding with a summary of their preliminary research findings and next steps.

Rebecca Tyrrell: 5 opportunities to reduce readmissions

1. Identify and address non-clinical risk factors
2. Ensure patients have an accurate medication list
3. Click to continue

Source: Care Transformation Blog/The Advisory Board

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