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Telehealth has transformed significantly over the past few years. The widespread closure of physician offices and clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic spurred interest in providing healthcare online rather than the traditional in-person visit to the doctor.

It’s the first of the year and you haven’t paid down your new deductible and, obviously, are not yet in the donut hole for your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. Your first prescription has a whopping big cost-sharing requirement that will quickly clear out your bank account. So, what do you do?

Another year, another successful LTC pharmacy conference. The AmplifyLTC Conference may be over, but the countless lessons, insights, and lightbulb moments are here to stay. Simply put, you had to be there.

As a leader in your industry and community, you will eventually receive requests to support political candidates running for state and federal office. Perhaps you have already been asked to make a contribution to a candidate. Supporting candidates who understand our industry is good citizenship and allows us all to help well-qualified candidates get elected. Just be sure you know what you can and cannot do.

It’s the most wonderful time of year for LTC pharmacy. The AmplifyLTC conference is right around the corner, where pharmacists and other healthcare professionals come together to learn, network, and innovate. Whether you’re a seasoned vet of the tradeshow floor or new to the event, we’ve got you covered.

Commercial airline travel remains the safest mode of transportation (motorcycles come in last). Despite the intricate task of lifting a heavy aircraft, navigating adverse weather conditions, and landing on modestly sized areas, commercial airplane accidents are such rare occurrences that they grab headlines when they do happen.

Class of Trade (COT) is probably not something you give much thought. You may have had a conversation with your Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) early on in your pharmacy’s life, but perhaps the subject hasn’t crossed your mind in a few years. It might be time to revisit the concept and have a few more discussions with your business partners about this important topic.

As noted in Part 1, nursing homes will continue to be a critical piece of the long-term care industry. But more Americans will seek less restrictive options for senior care in the future, and at the top of this list is home health care.

During the nearly 40-year history of the long-term care pharmacy industry, the primary venue for service has been the skilled nursing facility. Despite the prevalence of nursing homes and assisted living, Americans have long expressed their preference for remaining at home when possible.