Pharmacist-provided MTM telehealth services catch on

Abstract

Pharmacist-provided MTM telehealth services catch on loren bonner W hen Ohio State University College of Pharmacy began its medication management telehealth program in January of 2014, it had three employees. Today, that number has grown to more than 130. According to Ashley Coleman, PharmD, director of OSU's Medication Management Program (MMP), pharmacists currently conduct more than 2,000 comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs) telephonically each week. The program is part of the Institute of Therapeutic Innovations and Outcomes (ITIO-MMP), which works collaboratively with SinfoníaRx, a University of Arizona Medication Management Center spin-off company.Pharmacists use the information system developed by SinfoníaRx to identify and triage potential drug-related concerns. These concerns are prioritized based on severity and urgency of the interactions and addressed by the clinical staff through telephonic patient consultations and outreach.

Students’ Perceptions and Lessons Learned From Virtual APPE Rotations: A Multi-Institutional Perspective

“…These students completed a total of 152 virtual rotations, with elective rotations being the most frequent (Table 2). The most common elective rotations taken were in psychiatry (11), HIV (10), managed care (6), industry (6), research (5), informatics (5), and infectious disease (5), accounting for more than half of the elective rotations represented in survey responses. A summary of survey responses for each rotation type (electives, ambulatory care, internal medicine, advanced hospital practice, and community practice) is included in Table 3.…”

“…10 Beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of telehealth in the delivery of pharmacist-led patient care services is expanding and presents potential employment opportunities for pharmacists. 11 As such, colleges and schools of pharmacy should consider permanently offering select virtual elective and ambulatory The site/preceptor were helpful in offering the resources to succeed in the rotation remotely care APPE opportunities that meet their curricular objectives and allow students to practice the provision of telehealth services such as medication therapy management (MTM), medication adherence interventions, and chronic disease state management, among others. According to students' survey responses, success on these rotations can be optimized by ensuring preceptors clearly outline objectives and expectations at the beginning of the rotation and meet with students at least several times per week.…”

Exploring the perception and readiness of Pharmacists towards telepharmacy implementation; a cross sectional analysis

“…This initiative was used to classify and determine possible drug-related needs of the patients. The team members asked the patients regarding their problems and address the concerns properly so their quality of life increased and medical cause decreased ( Bonner, 2016 ).…”

Telepharmacy: A New Paradigm for Our Profession

“…The Institute of Therapeutic Innovations and Outcomes Medication Management Programs at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy uses an information system called SinfoniaRx to determine and classify potential drugrelated concerns. 11 After doing so, they reach out to patients to address their concerns, answer their questions, and ensure that they are properly taking their medications. 11 Elderly patients with chronic conditions and transportation issues may need this kind of a service when receiving their medication or consultations.…”

“…11 After doing so, they reach out to patients to address their concerns, answer their questions, and ensure that they are properly taking their medications. 11 Elderly patients with chronic conditions and transportation issues may need this kind of a service when receiving their medication or consultations. Further research is needed to clarify the extent to which telepharmacist intervention leads to improved adherence.…”