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What Does a Medicare Part D Patient Look Like?
As an independent community pharmacy, your staff’s personal knowledge of your patients is likely a big part of your pharmacy’s appeal. Knowing key facts about patients can do more than…
Best of April 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this April? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know to improve…
CMS Call Letter: What You Need to Know for 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized changes to Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Programs for 2017 in its 2017 Rate Announcement and Call Letter April 4. This…
Best of March 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this March? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know…
Specialty Pharmacy: Insights into the Booming Specialty Industry
Specialty pharmacy is an emerging opportunity for independent community pharmacies to advance their businesses, while also helping patients. “From a financial aspect, specialty pharmacy is a great avenue for independent…
Help Guide Pharmacy Students By Serving as a Career Path Representative
As a pharmacist, you’re more than just a representative of your business—you symbolize your profession. Today, there are more career path options for pharmacists than ever before. Career paths have…
Best of January 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Did you miss anything from Elements magazine in January? Every month, we publish multiple online-only articles featuring today’s hot button topics. We cover everything from marketing to entrepreneurship to Medicare…
Star Ratings Explained: What Your Pharmacy Needs to Know
By now you’ve likely heard about Star Ratings. But don’t dismiss them; they’re not going away. Star Ratings still affect your independent community pharmacy and now’s the time to pay…
A Look at New, Expensive Drugs Expected to Hit Shelves in 2016
New drugs to treat serious conditions including cancer, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, hypertension and more are expected to hit shelves in 2016. Along with the potential to extend patients’ lives…
Free Primary Care: The Next Boost for Your Pharmacy
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has drastically shifted the health care landscape since it became law in 2010. Patients who were previously barred from buying insurance due to preexisting conditions…
5 Ways to Grow Professionally (Tips for Pharmacists)
Busy workdays, hectic life schedules or just not having enough time in the day. These may be a few excuses you tell yourself when you haven’t made an effort to…
What Does a Medicare Part D Patient Look Like?
As an independent community pharmacy, your staff’s personal knowledge of your patients is likely a big part of your pharmacy’s appeal. Knowing key facts about patients can do more than…
Best of April 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this April? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know to improve…
CMS Call Letter: What You Need to Know for 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized changes to Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Programs for 2017 in its 2017 Rate Announcement and Call Letter April 4. This…
Best of March 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this March? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know…
Specialty Pharmacy: Insights into the Booming Specialty Industry
Specialty pharmacy is an emerging opportunity for independent community pharmacies to advance their businesses, while also helping patients. “From a financial aspect, specialty pharmacy is a great avenue for independent…
Help Guide Pharmacy Students By Serving as a Career Path Representative
As a pharmacist, you’re more than just a representative of your business—you symbolize your profession. Today, there are more career path options for pharmacists than ever before. Career paths have…
Best of January 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Did you miss anything from Elements magazine in January? Every month, we publish multiple online-only articles featuring today’s hot button topics. We cover everything from marketing to entrepreneurship to Medicare…
Star Ratings Explained: What Your Pharmacy Needs to Know
By now you’ve likely heard about Star Ratings. But don’t dismiss them; they’re not going away. Star Ratings still affect your independent community pharmacy and now’s the time to pay…
A Look at New, Expensive Drugs Expected to Hit Shelves in 2016
New drugs to treat serious conditions including cancer, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, hypertension and more are expected to hit shelves in 2016. Along with the potential to extend patients’ lives…
Free Primary Care: The Next Boost for Your Pharmacy
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has drastically shifted the health care landscape since it became law in 2010. Patients who were previously barred from buying insurance due to preexisting conditions…