Look for Med Discrepancies During Transitions of Care

August 2017

You're on the front lines to prevent dangerous med errors as patients transition between care settings.

Up to 70% of patients have a med discrepancy at care transitions.

More community pharmacists are providing MTM services to resolve these issues...and getting paid for them. Some are also helping with "meds-to-beds" programs...to deliver Rxs to the patient before discharge.

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Look for Med Discrepancies During Transitions of Care

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