'Pharmaceutical care' touted as way to cut drug errors

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'Pharmaceutical care' is a concept aimed at decreasing morbidity and mortality due to the misuse of prescription drugs by providing patient counseling and prescription review. Several health insurance companies, such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, have initiated pilot programs which pay pharmacists consulting fees for performing these services. Patient confidentiality, accreditation for pharmaceutical counseling services and communication between physicians and pharmacists are key issues in the management of pharmaceutical care.

Pharmacies and Drug Stores, Pharmacists, Practice, Pharmaceutical services

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Blues plan starts initiative on children's cancer treatment

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is launching an initiative to assist in the early diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer. The goals of the initiative are to increase the number of older teens admitted to pediatric facilities and to decrease the delays in diagnosis and referrals to speciality cancer treatment centers. About 12,000 children and teens are diagnosed with cancer in the US each year.

Cancer in children, Childhood cancer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

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Trigon Blues take another step toward conversion

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Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia will become an investor-owned corporation if state regulators grant approval. At the request of the State Corporation Commission, Trigon revised the plan's restrictions on takeovers and postponed for six months stock options for executives. Management says that the plan, which covers 1.8 million persons, requires capital to compete.

Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Programs-State, Health policy, Trigon Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Virginia, Virginia. State Corporation Commission

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