Overview

To evaluate the effect of pharmacist-led discharge interventions (PHARM-DC) on post-discharge utilization and to identify patient-subpopulations most likely to benefit from PHARM-DC. The study will specifically focus on recently discharged older adults taking >10 medications or >3 high-risk medications. It will study barriers to and facilitators of implementing PHARM-DC. Finally, it will analyze the costs of PHARM-DC, including the incremental cost per readmission averted and the net incremental cost from the health system perspective.

Department

Department of Medicine

Division

Division of General Internal Medicine

Status/Stage of Development

Pilot

Major Project Needs

• Collaborators

Additional details

Dr. Schnipper is looking for residents to take part in the project.