Development, implementation, and evaluation of a health outcomes and research program at an integrated health-system specialty pharmacy.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Health-system specialty pharmacies (HSSPs) provide high-quality, efficient, and collaborative care to patients receiving specialty therapy. Despite proven benefits of the integrated model, manufacturer and payer restrictions challenge the viability and utility of HSSPs. Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy developed a health outcomes and research program to measure and communicate the value of this model, drive improvement in patient care delivery, and advocate for recognition of HSSP pharmacists' role in patient care. The purpose of this descriptive report is to describe the development and results of this program.

Summary

The health outcomes and research program began as an initiative for pharmacists to evaluate and convey the benefits they provide to patients, providers,

SUBMITTER: Zuckerman AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8142709 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature