Beyond Prescriptions: Integrating Pharmacists Into Care Teams To Improve Mental Health Care — A Free OPEN MINDS Webinar, Sponsored By Altruix
GETTYSBURG, PA (September 10, 2023) — OPEN MINDS and Altruix will host a free executive web briefing, Beyond Prescriptions: Integrating Pharmacists Into Care Teams To Improve Mental Health Care, on September 26th, at 1:00 pm ET. In this webinar, attendees will hear about the vital role pharmacists play in the care team for complex needs consumers and how provider agencies can leverage the pharmacist as a part of the care team.
Approximately 50% of US adults will experience a behavioral health issue in their lifespan, but half of people with a mental illness struggle to get care they need when they need it. Discover the vital role pharmacists play in helping patients access life-changing treatment for behavioral health in our informative webinar. Led by three behavioral health and pharmacy professionals, this webinar will offer practical strategies for provider and pharmacist collaboration that supports personalized care and independent living for individuals with behavioral health and other comorbid complex needs conditions.
“At Altruix, our mission is to join with long-term care and specialty providers to support meaningful life and health for persons living with complex health challenges. Our approach is personal and targeted to assisting individuals with independent living in their community”, says Thom Stambaugh, RPh, Specialty and Chief Clinical Officer, Altruix.
Join Thom Stambaugh, RPh – President, Specialty and Chief Clinical Officer, Altruix along with Todd E. Peters, MD, FAPA – Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Sheppard Pratt Health System, and Christina Fink, Physician Liaison, Central Behavioral Health as they discuss:
- What great integrated care looks like and how to identify collaborative partners
- How to get the most out of your pharmacy partnership
- Strategies for promoting patient-centered care and creating a supportive environment
- Real success stories of individuals getting the medication they need when they need it
Join the conversation to shape the future of behavioral health care on September 26th, at 1:00 pm ET. This webinar is available free of charge thanks to the generous sponsorship of Altruix. Attendees must register in advance.
About Altruix
Altruix is a high-touch pharmacy dedicated to behavioral health and intellectual & developmental disability populations. The company’s pharmacy expertise, optional Medherent technology, and special packaging promote medication adherence. Altruix provides value-added services that help clients take their medications as prescribed without having to juggle pill bottles, while physicians and staff spend less time managing medications, getting essential information, and dealing with errors. Altruix customers achieve improved outcomes such as 90% adherence and 40% fewer dollars spent on ER and hospital visits. For more information, visit www.altruix.com.
About OPEN MINDS
OPEN MINDS is a national market intelligence, management consulting, and marketing services firm specializing exclusively in the markets of the health and human service field that serve consumers with chronic conditions and complex support needs. OPEN MINDS mission is to provide payers, service provider organizations, and technology and scientific firms that serve these consumers with the market and management knowledge needed to improve their organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more at https://www.openminds.com.