Hospital Participation in Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs.

The prescription drug abuse epidemic continues to grow. This multifaceted problem requires a multifaceted solution. In this installment, we discuss prescription drug monitoring programs and their relevance to hospital pharmacies.

Are Pharmacists Participating in Postdischarge Patient Reminders?

In this column, we are making a short revisit to the technology that can assist in satisfaction of Meaningful Use criteria and can assist health systems that are increasing their population health initiatives to help improve outcomes while containing costs.

Virtual Reality and Pharmacy: Opportunities and Challenges.

We often find inspiration in tech happenings. This month, we explore the opportunities and challenges for using one of the most popular tech gifts of 2016 to advance safe and efficacious medication use.

Are You Practicing in a Learning Health System?

Learning never ceases. While continuing education is important for all of us, we are not speaking of licensure requirements. We are speaking of learning within your health system that systematically incorporates knowledge gained through research and clinical care into individual care.

Precision Medicine: Considerable Potential Combined with Important Challenges.

While not necessarily a new idea, precision medicine has recently gained traction as the future of health care. The potential benefits are almost difficult to believe, while the challenges are multifaceted. We provide an overview of the current state of precision medicine.