TITLE

New e-tool helps R.Ph.s advise dual eligibles on Medicare

AUTHOR(S)
Ukens, Carol
PUB. DATE
July 2005
SOURCE
Drug Topics;7/11/2005, Vol. 149 Issue 13, p20
SOURCE TYPE
Trade Publication
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
The article discusses the development of an electronic tool to help pharmacists in the United States assist elderly people on Medicaid who many be confused about having to choose a Medicare prescription drug plan. The Centers for Medicare & Medicard Services will randomly assign seniors eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid to a drug plan covering their area. Informed Decisions has come up with a way for seniors and pharmacists to compare Medicare drug plans, the drugs they cover, and the pharmacies that take the contracts. The plan calls for a two-pronged attack on the problem of dual eligibles. Informed Decisions is working closely with members of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association to work out the details of the plan.
ACCESSION #
17688060

Tags: MEDICAL telematics;  MEDICAL informatics;  DRUGS -- Prescribing;  PHARMACISTS;  OLDER people -- Medical care;  MEDICARE;  MEDICAID

 

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