Pharmacists as Potential Option to Current Doctor Shortage
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A longstanding physician shortage in the U.S. has given rise to various potential solutions to meet the demand for care. Better incorporating pharmacists into direct patient care could improve the efficacy and safety of medication use, positively impact the patient experience, and increase access to medications and vaccinations. Geisinger’s Medication Therapy Disease Management program is demonstrating the positive impact of pharmacists as healthcare providers. Additional regulatory and system change are necessary to pave the way for pharmacists to meet their full potential as providers; however, programs such as Geisinger’s are proving successful in a primary care setting.
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