Name
B3 - Maximizing Healthcare Outcomes: Integrating Clinical Pharmacists into Primary Care Teams
Date
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Time
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)
Speakers
Sarah Weddle, UNC Health
Lindsay Zink, University of North Carolina Medical Center (UNCMC)
Alissa Clayton, University of North Carolina (UNC) Health
Lindsay Zink, University of North Carolina Medical Center (UNCMC)
Alissa Clayton, University of North Carolina (UNC) Health
Description
This presentation aims to strengthen understanding of the role of clinical pharmacists within the primary care setting. This includes an overview of patient populations in which pharmacists contribute to medication management, as well as justification for pharmacist integration to support value-based care and improvements in patient outcomes.
Session Type
Concurrent
Objective 1
Explore differing practice models for clinical pharmacist integration in the primary care setting
Objective 2
Review types of visits conducted by clinical pharmacists and their role within an interdisciplinary team
Objective 3
Discuss the impact of clinical pharmacist integration on patient outcomes and value-based care.
Content Reference 1
Abdulrhim S, Sankaralingam S, Ibrahim MIM, Awaisu A. The impact of pharmacist care on diabetes outcomes in primary care settings: An umbrella review of published systematic reviews. Prim Care Diabetes. 2020;14(5):393-400
Content Reference 2
Scott MA, Hitch WJ, Wilson CG, Lugo AM. Billing for pharmacists' cognitive services in physicians' offices: multiple methods of reimbursement. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2012;52(2):175-180.
Content Reference 3
Tran T, Moczygemba LR, Musselman KT. Return-On-Investment for Billable Pharmacist-Provided Services in the Primary Care Setting. J Pharm Pract. 2022;35(6):916-921.
CEUs and CME
1 CEU/CME