Redefining the Ambulatory Prescription Business

As outcomes management becomes more sophisticated and more widespread, the practice of managed care will be altered. Similarly, the ambulatory prescription business will be redefined to fit the needs of this environment. Potentially, the new definition could expand the ambulatory prescription busine...

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Published in:American pharmacy 1989-12, Vol.29 (12), p.27-30
Main Author: Larson, Lon N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambulatory Care
Pharmaceutical Services
United States
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Summary:As outcomes management becomes more sophisticated and more widespread, the practice of managed care will be altered. Similarly, the ambulatory prescription business will be redefined to fit the needs of this environment. Potentially, the new definition could expand the ambulatory prescription business to encompass responsibility for the outcomes of the drug use process: clinical, quality-of-life, and cost outcomes. A redefinition of the business requires that issues be addressed with respect to accountability and financing.
ISSN:0160-3450
DOI:10.1016/S0160-3450(15)31608-1