PrimeRx Blog

Although they deserve a whole month, Tuesday, October 15 has been designated “Pharmacy Technician Day.” It’s a day to reflect on technicians' integral role in today’s pharmacies and in delivering optimal patient care.So, with just a single day to celebrate these hardworking individuals, let’s highlight all they do.

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, the focus is shifting from merely treating diseases to understanding and caring for the whole patient. The term "beyond the pill" encapsulates this shift, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach to patient care.

Effective June 14th, Express Scripts has ended its Medicare "bonus pool" fee collection. This is a significant win for pharmacies, and here’s what it means for you.

We are thrilled to be part of the 2024 KLAS Research Points of Light recognition! Our collaboration with Hyphen and Healthfirst to develop the Pharmacy Assistant application showcases the power of partnership in enhancing medication adherence, increasing health plan understanding, and rewarding independent pharmacists for their vital role.

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, specialty pharmacies stand at the forefront of medical innovation and patient care. Specialty pharmacies play a pivotal role in managing complex health conditions by connecting patients with critical medications and providing expert care. These pharmacies are not defined by their location but by their patient-centric care models, which ensure superior clinical and economic outcomes for patients facing life-altering conditions.

How long is too long for a customer to be placed on hold? What if the customer is a pharmacist trying to resolve a technology-related issue that is affecting business operations?

PrimeRx stands out as a comprehensive solution tailored to address the dual challenges of billing errors and compliance risks in addition to saving time to pharmacists, including the hidden dangers of manual billing processes. By automating key aspects of the pharmacy workflow, PrimeRx significantly reduces the likelihood of errors that can lead to billing inaccuracies and compliance violations. Here's how PrimeRx tackles these issues:

For pharmacies, dispensing medications is only half the battle. The other half involves navigating the complex world of health insurance claims and insurance plan reimbursements, a process often plagued by delays that can wreak havoc on a pharmacy’s finances and impact patient access to timely medical services. In the fast-paced world of healthcare, where every penny counts, these delays translate to a stark reality: time is money, and pharmacies are losing a significant amount. For example, a single delayed claim can prevent a pharmacy from maintaining the quality of service patients expect.

Benjamin Franklin has been credited with coining the phrase, “If you want something done, give it to a busy person.” But a 21st-Century update of that phrase might be: “If you need to accomplish the impossible, give it to a pharmacist.” That’s because, as U.S. healthcare models have shifted from fee-based to value-based, pharmacists have assumed a larger role in patient care.