Healthcare IT News: Medication Management

Management of medicines is a difficult thing for some patients, especially older patients with chronic conditions. Almost half of the patients with chronic diseases fail to take their prescribed medicines, which in turn, results in adverse drug reactions, exacerbations of underlying conditions, other health conditions, etc. Medication management or medicine management is a patient-centered service designed for ensuring safe, effective, and appropriate use of drugs by the patients. This service is often used in assisted living settings and senior living communities. Medication therapy management (MTM) is a treatment system used by healthcare professionals to optimize therapeutic outcomes and prevent costly medication problems.