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Impact of a PBM clinical program on transitions of care
Adverse drug events are a preventable cause of hospital admissions and readmissions. More than 1.5 million preventable adverse drug effects occur each year as a result of medication errors. An estimated 20% of adverse drug events could be avoided with proper communication and coordination of care during transitions.... Read More
Impact of a pharmacy-led medication adherence program for disease-modifying therapies in patients with multiple sclerosis.
There are currently no curative treatment options for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) , but disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) are available to reduce the rate of relapse, decrease development of neurologic lesions, slow disease progression, and improve the overall quality of life. Numerous clinical studies have... Read More
Is Your Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accredited?
In a fluid industry, where the health and well-being of our stakeholders’ members are our top-priority, it’s important that we meet national standards for quality, accountability, and consumer protection. Through accreditations by multiple independent, third-party organizations, PerformRxSM collaborates with... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
PerformRx remains fully operational. PerformRx is working in conjunction with our health plan clients to meet all State and Federal requirements and maintain all service level agreements. Our top priority is ensuring that your members continue to have access to the... Read More
Health Alert
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an official health update in connection with its close monitoring of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Initially detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in December 2019, additional cases have been identified in other locations throughout the world... Read More
PBM Insourcing - The New Model
Staying Competitive During a Time of ConsolidationAs the healthcare landscape continues to change at a rapid pace, key players within the industry have shifted their focus toward strategic mergers and acquisitions. Managed care organizations (MCOs), for example, are now looking for ways to... Read More
Two Organizations. One Outcome.
Dedicated to providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care management, PerformRx℠ and PerformSpecialty® together offer clinical expertise, custom pharmacy benefit management (PBM) solutions, and proprietary technology... Read More
Managing Your Pain Medication
Courtney Spina, Supervisor, Clinical Outcomes and Therapeutic Optimization at... Read More
A Digital Delivery of Care
As the digital environment surrounding us rapidly evolves, so too do our expectations regarding access to information. Smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart watches can all provide instant access to digital tools and information. From checking the weather forecast and adjusting your home thermostat accordingly, to... Read More
Three Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Medicine
PerformRx℠ Pharmacist Sheena Cherian reminds us how to properly use prescribed medicines. Remember: Take... Read More
Medication Safety During an Emergency
Make your medications a part of your emergency planning. What will you do if you lose your medicine? What... Read More
A Heightened Sense of Awareness
Recent extreme natural events, including destructive hurricanes in the southeast, unpredictable volcanic eruptions in Hawaii, and sweeping wildfires in the west, in addition to an unfortunate spike of mass shootings and terroristic activities, all have the ability to tremendously disrupt infrastructure and daily... Read More