Medication Management

Too Much Time at the Cart: Improving Medication Passes in LTC Facilities

Too Much Time at the Cart: Improving Medication Passes in LTC Facilities In a long-term care (LTC) facility, the medication pass is critical to patient health. Nurses, often the only…

Medicare Advantage Star Ratings with the 2027 Final Rule: Key Takeaways

Medicare Advantage Star Ratings with the 2027 Final Rule: Key Takeaways CMS just reset the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings with the 2027 Final Rule, and the message is clear: the…

Beyond the MTM Checkbox: Why MY 2027 Demands a Personal Approach to Adherence and Polypharmacy

Beyond the MTM Checkbox: Why MY 2027 Demands a Personal Approach to Adherence and Polypharmacy Star Ratings are changing and medication management is at the center of them. As the…

Medication Adherence at Home: Why Seniors Miss Doses and How to Fix It

Medication Adherence at Home: Why Seniors Miss Doses and How to Fix It Missing medication doses can have serious health consequences, especially for older adults managing chronic conditions. Inconsistent use…

What Happens When Pharmacies Close? How Home Pharmacy Services Solve the “Pharmacy Desert” Problem

What Happens When Pharmacies Close? How Home Pharmacy Services Solve the “Pharmacy Desert” Problem Across the country, pharmacies are disappearing as national chains downsize and independent drugstores shutter. In many…

The Hidden Cost of Managing Medications at Home: A Caregiver’s Guide

The Hidden Cost of Managing Medications at Home: A Caregiver’s Guide Family caregivers are often deeply involved in the daily responsibilities of managing medications at home for elderly parents or…

What is Home Medication Management (and Why It Matters More than Ever in 2026)

What is Home Medication Management (and Why It Matters More than Ever in 2026) For many U.S. seniors, ongoing care now takes place at home rather than in hospitals or…

Medication Management’s Role in Medicare Advantage Stars

Medication Management’s Role in Medicare Advantage Stars The Medicare Advantage (MA) Star Ratings program is undergoing a fundamental shift. Instead of primarily rewarding health plans’ operational compliance and administrative performance,…

Whole-Person Medication Management for Aging at Home

Whole-Person Medication Management for Aging at Home In healthcare, medication is often thought of in clinical terms—pharmacology, dosing, and therapeutic effect. For older adults managing chronic conditions, however, medication is…

How a Simplified Medication Pass Saves Time and Protects the Budget

How a Simplified Medication Pass Saves Time and Protects the Budget In long-term care and senior living environments, every minute matters. Nurses juggle complex medication regimens, resident needs, documentation, and…

Med Sync: How Simplifying Refills Drives Down Billions in Avoidable Healthcare Costs

Med Sync: How Simplifying Refills Drives Down Billions in Avoidable Healthcare Costs Medication non-adherence is a pervasive, unresolved public health issue and a significant driver of wasteful spending. Indeed, billions…

Managing Multiple Medication Complexity in Aging Adults

Managing Multiple Medication Complexity in Aging Adults For millions of older Americans, taking their daily medications can be a complicated task and lead to preventable safety issues or non-adherence. As…