Coordinated Care and Comprehensive Medication Management: Case Managements Critical Role

Learning Objectives
Review evidence indicating that patient-centered comprehensive medication management is critical for success in ACO and PCMH models for improving clinical outcomes
Discuss the role of the clinical pharmacist as a core team member and how this function aids the overall outcomes of patients and efficiency of the team
Examine how case managers/care coordinators can help identify patients in need of comprehensive medication management services
Review evidence that implementing comprehensive medication management (CMM) in coordinated care systems improves clinical outcomes and reduces total health care costs
Describe via case examples how CMM is implemented in a variety of practice settings for managing complex patients