Texas Medicaid Medication Therapy Management Pilot Reports ROI Of $3 Savings For Each $1 Spent

During the first five months of operations, the Texas Medicaid Medication Therapy Management (MTM) pilot program generated a return on investment (ROI) of $3 in avoided additional health care utilization costs for each $1 spent on the program services and administration. The MTM is a wellness program designed to build collaboration between physicians, pharmacists, and patients with hypertension and other chronic health conditions who take at least four maintenance medications. Community-based pharmacists meet with patients in person and over the telephone to provide medication reviews, provide patient education, and answer questions. The ROI calculation is based on drug savings . . .