Every state outside of Missouri already has a PDMP in place, but issues with data standardization and differences in regulations inhibit their potential.
There have been millions invested in healthcare technology over the past 10 years focused primarily on improving the administrative efficiency of our healthcare system and providing greater access and coverage. Today, as the healthcare landscape changes and public policy is focused on quality, coordinated accountable care, and expanded emphasis on addressing chronic conditions, healthcare IT has had to grow with it and become more patient-centric to help achieve these goals.
Despite these findings, the study authors reiterated that opioid analgesics remain the first-line treatment for moderate-to-severe acute pain in emergency departments. Data from 2006-2010 confirm that opioids were prescribed for 18.7% of ED discharges.
Pharmacists, how many times have you seen a patient pay for more their medication than they should, all because you’re prohibited from telling them about ways to save money?
First come the music-festival Instas and Snaps, now come the juicy recaps. That’s right, get ready to slow-roll your (virtual) vintage VW Surfari back in time to a desert dreamscape populated by people in really good outfits posing against one equally photogenic ferris wheel
We are so excited to share the launch of Band of Boy's new season PAINTBOX PRIMARIES AW18 collection
With Easter only a couple of weeks away, we just set up our traditional Easter tree. Normally I get some branches of pussy willow for this purpose, but this year we used the cuttings of our neighbour’s cherry tree that he kindly gave to us. They are blossoming so beautifully!