June 14, 2011

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A federally recognized program that uses pharmacists' medication therapy management skills is targeting hospital-to-home transitions in an attempt to reduce hospital readmission rates.

The HomeMeds Medication Management Improvement System, a Web-based medication reconciliation program, is being tested in two California hospitals to gather basic information about patients' medication regimens.

Soon after the patients are discharged, a care manager visits them at home and uses the HomeMeds system to analyze the medications being taken. The care manager then works with a pharmacist or other medication expert to resolve any therapeutic duplication issues and other drug-related problems.

Learn more from American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

June 14, 2011

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