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Reviewing meds with a pharmacist may boost adherence
Improved adherence: Part of the Star rating composite score
September 21, 2016Engaging Medicare members associated with improved adherence: Part of the Star rating composite score
How well do medication management therapy (MTM) programs work? This study showed that members who completed comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs), as part of a MTM program, improved the percentage of adherent members. 40% more members were adherent. (Adherence was defined as having a proportion of days covered over 80%.) Adherence was measured for medications to treat diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
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