Medication Management

Adherence Requires a Human in the Loop: The Limits of Tech-Only Platforms

Adherence Requires a Human in the Loop: The Limits of Tech-Only Platforms In recent years, the surge of healthcare technology funding has created a crowded market of apps and reminders.…

The $200 Million Question: Why Federal Incentives Can’t Buy More Time for Nurses

The $200 Million Question: Why Federal Incentives Can’t Buy More Time for Nurses In a landmark March 2026 announcement, the federal government more than doubled its Nursing Home Staffing Campaign…

The OIG Schizophrenia Audit: Compliance Risks in 2026

The OIG Schizophrenia Audit: Compliance Risks in 2026 In March, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), issued a report titled “Nursing Homes Inappropriately Diagnosed…

The New Old: A Generation that is Redefining Aging

The New Old: A Generation that is Redefining Aging As millions of Americans enter the 65 and older age bracket, a new generation is redefining what aging looks like in…

The Power of Nurses: Celebrating a Profession that Powers American Healthcare

The Power of Nurses: Celebrating a Profession that Powers American Healthcare Every year during Nurses Week (May 6-12), we pause to recognize the dedication, expertise, and compassion that nurses bring…

2027 Medicare Final Rule: Medication Management & Quality

The final rule for the 2027 Medicare Part C, Part D, and cost plan programs: Highlights for medication management and quality programs On April 6, 2026, the Centers for Medicare…

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…