RT Book, Section A1 Angaran, David M. A1 Whalen, Karen SR Print(0) ID 1102487237 T1 Therapy Management Effective Characteristics and Questions to be Answered T2 Medication Therapy Management: A Comprehensive Approach YR 2015 FD 2015 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071848695 LK accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102487237 RD 2024/03/29 AB Establish proactive and persistent recruitment efforts for the CMR. Rely on medical events such as a recent hospital discharge, in addition to scanning for the usual MTM eligibility criteria.1Target and aggressively recruit patients to complete a CMR based on information on medical events such as a recent hospital discharge, in addition to scanning for the usual MTM eligibility criteria.Coordinate care by using trusted community relationships: networks of community pharmacists to recruit eligible MTM candidates, other MTM providers (pharmacists) and prescribers, to make recommendations and discuss identified drug problems.Employ intensive patient education efforts aimed at addressing adherence barriers, including a comprehensive understanding of why each medication is prescribed.Document the opportunities that were addressed with the patient for switching to generics or other formulary alternatives, especially if cost-related non-adherence is a concern.Improve drug adherence by providing a complete list of prescribed medicines.Address financial barriers to adherence such as high drug costs by potentially switching to generics or less expensive formulary alternatives.Document the quality and safety of prescribing as part of the MTM intervention record (eg, ACEi/ARBs in patients with CHF and diabetes; cardio-selective beta-blockers in patients with CHF; drug-drug interactions, high-risk medications).Conduct follow-up, document, and resolve any identified drug safety issues.Use efficient communication methods to convey medication recommendations to prescribers, including e-prescribing and electronic medical records.Leverage all available data sources (EHR, registries, claims data) to determine whether gaps in medical care are present, including preventive care and maintenance related to the patient's specific medical conditions.