Kaiser Permanente, for instance, is rolling out digital prescription-refill reminders, according to the Jan. 4 story. “The experience itself is like what you’re used to as a consumer in other industries, like how you order your coffee or groceries,” Chief Digital Officer Nari Gopala told the newspaper.
Organizations such as payer Elevance Health are also shifting toward a smartphone app-based, mail-order pharmacy experience, as companies work to match disruptors in the field, the Journal reported. “Healthcare lags almost any other industry in terms of its digital maturity and its consumer experience,” Kate McCarthy, vice president and team manager at IT consultant Gartner, told the news outlet. “So they have quite a bit of work to do.”
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit