INNOVATIVE PRACTICE FORM

Name: Emory Holloway, R.Ph.
Address: 1804 Broadway Box 920, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Phone #: (308) 635-2041

Briefly describe innovation

In this Independent Pharmacy, the pharmacist provides special care for Diabetes patients, Mastectomy patients, Ostomy patients, and Home Health patients. They supply products needed by these patients and instruct the patients in the use of these products. They help the patients keep up with what products they need and when this equipment should be replaced. The pharmacist counsels these patients on the proper use of this durable medical equipment, and he offers support for the patients as they are adapting to their disease and the care of the disease. This pharmacy caters to the elderly patients in the community.

Method of Reimbursement

Payor(s): mostly third parties.

Reimbursement rate: The reimbursement rate is set by the third parties.

Is documentation required? Yes
The pharmacist keeps a file on the patient. This file consists of billing records and adjustments made in the patients' care plan.

Specialized training required? No.
The product Representatives train the pharmacists in the proper use of the equipment, and they also have in-store demonstrations on the products. Some employees attend seminars, but no certificate is required.

Software/instrumentation required? No
There is a computer program used for the dispensing of medication, but not for the durable medical equipment.

Interviewed by: Tracy Fair