Mark Hamstra
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- 10/27/2023
Pharmacists stepping up
Pharmacists often go above and beyond their basic responsibilities to become heroes to their coworkers, their patients and their communities. - 9/7/2023
CVS works with patients to achieve savings
The company said it leverages the clinical expertise of pharmacy teams to conduct custom savings reviews, with each patient’s medical and cost of its history in mind. - 9/7/2023
Why discount cards are challenging for independent pharmacies
Some discount cards either don’t work with independents, or treat independents differently than they do large chains—and many decline to accept them. - 9/7/2023
In the cards
Prescription discount cards are popular among consumers, but they bring fees and their partnerships with PBMs may dilute profits. Some retailers are concerned. - 7/6/2023
Challenges to addressing health equity
CVS Health and Kroger Health call upon the industry to become data-driven to help expand and implement initiatives to achieve health equity. - 7/6/2023
Retail pharmacies address challenges around health equity
The pandemic shone a spotlight on the value of community-based pharmacy in reaching underserved communities. - 6/9/2023
Pharmacy-physician synergy
Pharmacies can close gaps in patient care, improve health outcomes and cut costs. - 5/16/2023
Threats and opportunities facing retail pharmacy
Traditional drug store retailers seek to become one-stop healthcare destinations amid competition from online players and others. - 2/17/2023
Legislative Reform: Opportunities for action at both state, federal levels on issues important to retail pharmacy
Momentum appears to be growing around several legislative and regulatory issues that are important to retail pharmacy, including PBM reform at both the state and federal levels. - 11/23/2022
Store brands shine as consumer wallets tighten
Retailers’ private label product sales are growing as consumers seek affordable health-and-wellness solutions.