Gary R Matzke, Leticia R Moczygemba, Karen J Williams, Michael J Czar, William T Lee
PURPOSE: The impact of a pharmacist-physician collaborative care model on patient outcomes and health services utilization is described. METHODS: Six hospitals from the Carilion Clinic health system in southwest Virginia, along with 22 patient-centered medical home (PCMH) practices affiliated with Carilion Clinic, participated in this project. Eligibility criteria included documented diagnosis of 2 or more of the 7 targeted chronic conditions (congestive heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and depression), prescriptions for 4 or more medications, and having a primary care physician in the Carilion Clinic health system...
July 15, 2018: American Journal of Health-system Pharmacy: AJHP