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Brent I Fox¹, Bill G Felkey²

¹Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Care Systems, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama;

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|January 30, 2014

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Hospitals face challenges with patient readmission rates. This overview highlights the importance of pharmacy involvement and supportive technologies in medication management to improve hospital quality care and reduce readmissions.

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Healthcare Management
Clinical Pharmacy
Health Informatics

Background:

Hospital readmission rates are a significant concern impacting quality metrics and financial performance.
Current readmission reduction programs often overlook direct pharmacy involvement, despite medication's role in patient outcomes.
There is a need to integrate pharmacy services more effectively into readmission prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of hospital readmission reduction programs.
To emphasize the critical role of pharmacy in addressing medication-related aspects of readmissions.
To raise awareness of technologies that can support pharmacy-led medication management efforts.

Main Methods:

Literature review of current readmission reduction programs.
Analysis of the impact of medication management on patient readmissions.
Exploration of technological solutions for pharmacy interventions.

Main Results:

Readmission reduction programs are widely implemented but may lack optimal pharmacy integration.
Medication-related issues are a substantial driver of preventable hospital readmissions.
Technological tools can enhance pharmacy's capacity to manage medications effectively post-discharge.

Conclusions:

Pharmacy departments must be actively engaged in hospital readmission reduction initiatives.
Leveraging technology can empower pharmacy to optimize medication therapy and reduce readmission rates.
A collaborative approach involving pharmacy is essential for improving quality of care and patient outcomes.