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Charitable Medication Distribution Improves Care for Uninsured Diabetic Patients
Significant improvement in glycemic control among participants demonstrates the substantial impact that pharmacies partnered with charitable medication distributors such as the Dispensary of Hope can have on individuals with insulin-treated T2D
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Charitable Pharmacies: What They Are and How They Help People Access Medications
How is a charitable pharmacy different from other types of pharmacies?
Digital Divide: Patient & Provider Perspective
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affected by the digital divide include uninsured, at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), lack
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APhA lauds FDA’s delay of the Nov ’23 “Track & Trace”
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What PHE’s imminent end means for pharmacists
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Digital Health: Access to Care and the Generational Divide
Just as banks have helped seniors bridge the digital divide and leverage online banking to better manage their money, healthcare organizations need to help older adults leverage digital technology to better manage their health.
Improving health outcomes through SDOH
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Tailored Pharmacy-Based Interventions and their Benefits
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