Bolstering compliance efforts

Kinney Drugs, the New York and Vermont drug store division of KPH Healthcare Services Inc., continues to roll out innovative health programs.

This summer, Kinney partnered with the American Cancer Society and Upstate Cancer Center for a free colorectal cancer screening kit initiative at 77 of its New York locations. Free screening kits were available for customers ages 50 years or older to complete in their own home and mail directly to Upstate Cancer Center.



And last year, Kinney launched EZSync, a tool to synchronize prescription refills. “Compliance is supported by convenience, and it’s easy for people to be noncompliant when their prescriptions are on different schedules and individual refills are scattered throughout the month,” said David Adsit, director of pharmacy services at Kinney Drugs. “With EZSync, our pharmacists can help their patients better manage their medications.”



This new tool complements such existing services as ReadyScripts automatic refills; EZRefill, the mobile, online and phone-in refill service; free prescription delivery; and immunizations.



The chain’s new HeartSmart Club helps patients manage their blood pressure with a Smart Card that stores and tracks blood pressure readings, a Heart Health Report Card and pharmacist consultation, a monthly newsletter with heart healthy tips and recipes, and exclusive savings on heart healthy products.



Kinney also operates a Healthy You Wellness Center at one of its Syracuse locations. Opened in partnership with Pulmonary Health Physicians, PC and Franciscan Companies, the Wellness Center is staffed with specialists from Pulmonary Health Physicians and focuses on disease state management and immediate care for specific health concerns. With Franciscan Companies, Kinney created an Online Home Health Store that offers online shopping and in-home delivery for home medical and respiratory equipment.