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B G Kay, D N Adelman, M Moliver

    Hospitals
    |July 16, 1980
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    Pharmacies justified computerized systems by highlighting benefits like enhanced patient care, increased reimbursement, and reduced operational costs to secure administrative approval for technology adoption.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Pharmacy Administration

    Background:

    • Implementing new technology in healthcare settings requires strong justification.
    • Administrative approval is crucial for adopting computerized systems in pharmacies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the key arguments used by a pharmacy to justify the cost of a computerized system.
    • To demonstrate how improved patient care, increased reimbursement, and decreased costs were leveraged for administrative approval.

    Main Methods:

    • The study focused on the cost-justification process for a computerized pharmacy system.
    • Key performance indicators such as patient care, reimbursement rates, and operational costs were analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • The pharmacy successfully argued for the system by emphasizing its positive impact on patient care.

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  • Increased financial reimbursement and significant cost reductions were critical factors in gaining approval.

    • Conclusions:

    • A well-structured cost-justification highlighting patient care, financial benefits, and cost savings is effective for administrative approval.
    • Computerized systems offer a viable path to improved pharmacy operations and patient outcomes.