Medication Management and the Care Team Model
Managing day-to-day medications is one of the more difficult challenges senior adults face in maintaining their health and independence. Today, in the US, more than half of adults 65 and older report taking four or more prescription drugs. Multiple medications with varied dosing requirements can create complicated regimes that many seniors find difficult to follow consistently. Medication non-adherence is also one of the leading causes of avoidable hospitalizations within this same demographic.
"Your Health" addresses medication non-adherence with a care-team approach that includes nearly forty pharmacists on staff. The pharmacist is an integral part of the healthcare team and is available for both the patient and the provider. A new patient consultation scheduled during onboarding ensures appropriate medication therapies are being followed and allows the pharmacist to educate the patient about their current prescriptions and disease processes. The consultation looks at all medications being taken, any possible drug interaction issues, and eliminating redundant medications. The pharmacists also provide ongoing patient appointments via telehealth every four to six weeks as needed. The appointments educate more about best practices, diet, and other issues that could influence a medication's effectiveness.
In addition to the advantages for the patient with in-house pharmacists, providers in the field can instantaneously connect with a pharmacist for any questions about prescribing a new medication. Since the pharmacist has access to identical medical records, tests, and lab results as the provider, they are in an excellent position to make accurate recommendations based on the facts. The "Your Health" pharmacist is part of a central management system that promotes consistent care with improved communication among all providers within the care team.
"Your Health" is an extensive network of primary care providers, specialists, healthcare coaches, wellness programs, and educational opportunities dedicated to providing patients with the best possible healthcare. "Your Health" practices Value-based care based on measurable positive patient outcomes. There has never been a better time to commit to improving your health. Make the call today and put our skilled and dedicated professionals on your healthcare team to start living your best and healthiest life.