Pharmacy Technology

TUKWILA, Wash. — Behavioral health pharmacy and telepsychiatry company Genoa, a QoL Healthcare company, has acquired Medication Management Systems, enabling the introduction of its medication therapy management technology offering, Genoa Medication Management Solutions.

The technology acquired from Medication Management systems allows for improved treatment plans by making recommendations related to pharmaceutical care for patients with multiple conditions.

IRVINE, Calif. — Cloud-based pharmacy services company PrescribeWellness is adding to its suite of medication synchronization solutions, StarWellness. The company is introducing Central Sync, which allows PrescribeWellness to reach out to both pharmacies and patients to identify, recruit and enroll patients with the most impact on a pharmacy’s adherence measures. It also has added an online training course.

IRVINE, Calif. — Cloud-based software company PrescribeWellness’ latest launch is looking to help support pharmacies expanding their clinical services offerings. PrescribeCare software allows pharmacies to create and share care plans electronically while supporting care coordination and tapping into new and emerging payment models, the company said.

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — McKesson Pharmacy Systems on Monday announced the integration of medication synchronization and mobile delivery into its portfolio of pharmacy management systems, including EnterpriseRx, PharmacyRx and Pharmaserv. Pharmacies that implement these enhancements in their McKesson pharmacy management system can improve patient medication adherence and measurement, further streamline pharmacy workflow and provide convenient mobile delivery and tracking capabilities for patient prescriptions.

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Pharmacy technology company QS/1 announced Friday that it has partnered with Updox to bring its users web-based care coordination suite Pharmacy Connect. The platform allows pharmacists to exchange patient information securely with healthcare providers and to communicate with patients.

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — QS/1 has found its new president. QS/1 parent company J M Smith has named Saul Factor to the position, effective July 1, following an international search to replace Tammy Devine, who is retiring after 35 years with the company.

IRVINE, Calif. — Cloud-based pharmacy services company PrescribeWellness has shared new data showing that its PharmacyGrowth solution has helped community pharmacies increase their script volume, improve patient adherence and deliver on customer satisfaction. PharmacyGrowth is the latest addition to the company’s suite of engagement tools, and was developed to help community pharmacies offer more personalized service to their patients.

For decades, chain and independent retail pharmacy has been defined by its unyielding pursuit of professional recognition, fair reimbursement and full status as a member of the healthcare provider team. The industry has made huge strides toward that goal, thanks to massive investments in pharmacy technology and automation, which have enabled a shift in workflow, giving pharmacists the data and decision-making tools to support patient interventions and connect more seamlessly with the broader health network.