Beyond Dispensing: How Pharmacists Can Leverage Technology to Expand Their Role in Long-Term Care
Technology has fundamentally shifted pharmacy practices. Today, pharmacists are clinical consultants, patient advocates, and medication therapy experts who use advanced technology to deliver care far beyond traditional pharmacy boundaries. While that technology offers tremendous opportunities, implementation requires an understanding of how these tools can be integrated into current workflows. Modern medication management technology expands pharmacists' services while maintaining the human connection that remains the heart of quality healthcare.
Cyber Security and Pharmacy: Protecting Patient Data and Medication Management Systems
Cybersecurity has become one of the greatest concerns in today's interconnected healthcare landscape. Pharmacies handle some of the most sensitive information in healthcare, and their handling of personal health records and controlled substance inventories makes them prime targets for cyber criminals.
Breaking Down Silos: How Connected Systems Are Revolutionizing Long-Term Care
Long-term health care facilities face mounting pressure to deliver quality patient care seamlessly while managing complex operational demands. The introduction of technology has made this goal easier, but it's not the only important key to creating a successful long-term facility. That's where interoperability becomes crucial. It's about transforming long-term care facilities into integrated systems. Interoperability is the foundation that enables healthcare facilities to communicate, share data, and function as a unified ecosystem. For long-term care facilities, this connectivity can make the difference between fragmented care and truly connected and coordinated patient management.
Phoenix Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance Now Delivering Enterprise-Level Security for Customer Data
PHOENIX, AZ – June 17, 2025 - Phoenix, a Bergmann Group company, is proud to announce the achievement of SOC 2 Type 2 compliance in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for SOC for Service Organizations, also known as SSAE 18. This certification with an unqualified opinion validates our commitment to enterprise-level security for customer data and marks a significant milestone in our journey to provide the highest level of security and trust to our clients.
How Data-Driven Decision Making Improves Patient Outcomes and Reduces Costs
Medication errors are among the most devastating problems within a hospital’s budget. It could mean extended stays, additional treatments, and potential liability claims. Considering the difficulties, it’s clear why making data-driven pharmacy management is imperative to both patient safety and budget constraints.
The Evolution of the Pharmacy Technician in the Age of Automation
It's no secret that technological advancement is reshaping healthcare. Pharmacy technicians are at a pivotal intersection of tradition and innovation. Integrating automation and AI in pharmacy settings is changing workflows and transforming the role of pharmacy technicians. Often, that means evolving challenges for essential healthcare professionals. But this unique time also means more opportunities than ever.