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Addressing Specialty Pharmacy Adherence Challenges Head On

Omnicell

Sarah Kester, PharmD Pharmaceutical Program Manager, Omnicell Specialty Pharmacy Services Medication non-adherence is a crippling problem in healthcare today, causing unnecessary hospitalizations and escalating costs. In fact, estimates show that adherence to chronic medications is only about 50%.

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Confessions of a Nurse Whose Passion for Patient Care Was Supported By Automation

Omnicell

As automation continues to evolve, I’m excited to s ee how medication management, from delivery to administration, has continued to advance to provide the most safe, accurate, and real - time monitoring that ensure s safety for all phases of the medication delivery process.

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Facing the Nursing Shortage Head-on

Omnicell

Sabrina Cole, PharmD, MBA Director, Autonomous Pharmacy Advisory Board, Omnicell Hospitals in approximately 40 states have reported critical labor shortages, while hospitals in all 50 states anticipate being short-staffed within a few weeks. And, of course, ever-increasing operational costs.