Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · May 2017
Integration of pharmacists into patient-centered medical homes in federally qualified health centers in Texas.
To describe the integration and implementation of pharmacy services in patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs) as adopted by federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and compare them with usual care (UC). ⋯ PCMH pharmacists in FQHCs were integrated into the workflow to address specific patient needs. Specifically, full-time in-house pharmacists, flexible referral criteria, proactive screening, well defined collaborative practice agreement, and open scheduling were successful strategies for the underserved populations in this study. However, reimbursement plans and provider status for pharmacists should be established to sustain this model of care.