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Addressing the external factors that can have an impact on patient health can make clinical interventions more effective when administered.

The tools that can be used to reduce health disparities exist, but they must be widely disseminated to populations across the US.

Pharmacists can fill a role for patients, but without technology supporting workflows and reimbursement efforts, challenges will remain.

Through Surescripts, pharmacists can cut down on back-and-forth with prescribers’ offices, saving valuable time for patient care.

Pharmacists must be able to view clinical information about patients in order to provide the best clinical care.

However, reimbursement for these services for pharmacists remains a crucial issue.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is active at both the federal and state levels in advocating for PBM reform.

Inviting members of Congress into the pharmacy helps legislators experience first hand the value that pharmacists bring to their communities.

Bipartisan support—in a polarized Congress—underscores the importance of pharmacy benefit manager reform.

A collaboration with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina focused on commercial populations has improved care and lowered costs in the state.

Both the restructuring of direct and indirect remuneration fees and health care cyber attacks made an impact on the industry in the first half of 2024.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, GLP-1 therapies are expected to continue making headlines within the industry.

To scale up diabetes intervention programs, sustainable workflows, trainings, and payment models are key.

Pharmacists need support—through partnerships and reimbursement—to provide more diverse services to patients.

Sustainable health care models require buy-in from multiple stakeholders, including pharmacists, payers, and patients.

Sustainable pharmacy partnerships require addressing financial, technology, and customer needs.

Legal challenges have made dispensing abortion medications more difficult than ever.

What are some potential applications for Generative AI in the healthcare space?

How can Generative AI might improve the health care retail space?

Did you miss this year’s NACDS Total Store Expo? Check out the first part of our Conference Recap.

It's an exciting time for policies being made around food as medicine.

Only 4% of money for research and development is used to focus on women’s health issues.

Generative AI is the fastest growing technology ever, and is anticipated to be adopted faster than the world wide web.

Catch up on the latest pharmacy issues and trends with Doug Long, vice president of industry relations at IQVIA.

What can pharmacists do to bring innovative care models into their stores to serve their communities?

After sessions end, head out to explore the city of San Diego.

The NACDS Total Store Expo takes place August 12 through 14, 2023 in San Diego, California.

In an ideal world, pharmacists would be able to spot patients in mental health crisis and provide appropriate solutions.

Steven Anderson, CEO, NACDS, joined Drug Topics® for a forward look at how associations—like the National Association of Chain Drug Stores—can empower pharmacies through the power of collaboration in 2022.

This year’s Total Store Expo identified opportunities for growth and facilitated collaboration between retailers and manufacturers.