Entries by Pharmacy Profiles Team

The Case for Medical Insurance Contracting: Pharmacists are Poised to Close Gaps in Care

PART OF OUR UNDERSTANDING SERIES: Credentialing and Health Plan Enrollment for Pharmacists By Preston Cranford CEO & Co-Founder,  Provider CSAO   The pharmacy profession is undergoing a dramatic transformation. No longer confined to dispensing medications, pharmacists are emerging as accessible, highly skilled healthcare providers ready to meet the growing clinical needs of patients nationwide. As more […]

Billing for Pharmacist Services as Part of a Health System

PART OF OUR UNDERSTANDING SERIES: Credentialing and Health Plan Enrollment for Pharmacists By Daniel S Longyhore, Pharm.D., Ed.D., FCCP, BCACP, System Director of Knowledge Management, Enterprise Pharmacy, Geisinger   As health systems evolve, so do the roles of pharmacists within them. Initially, pharmacists in health systems were primarily hospital-based, providing medication-related services to hospitalized patients in […]

How to Join a Health Plan’s Pharmacy Services Network: A Step-by-Step Guide

PART OF OUR UNDERSTANDING SERIES: Credentialing and Health Plan Enrollment for Pharmacists   By Nancy Jorgenson, CPhT, MTM Pharmacy Network Liaison, HealthPartners Joining a health plan’s Pharmacy Services network, including Medication Therapy Management (MTM), is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in members’ lives. However, the process requires careful preparation and a clear understanding of what’s involved. […]

Pharmacies are Evolving from Dispensaries to Healthcare Destinations

PART OF OUR UNDERSTANDING SERIES: Credentialing and Health Plan Enrollment for Pharmacists By Blair Thielemier, PharmD, Founder, Pharmapreneur Academy As consumer needs shift and healthcare systems age, a growing trend is emerging toward community-based access points, particularly in medically underserved areas. These access points as keystone pharmacies are being increasingly recognized as a solution to healthcare […]