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Clinical Pharmacist Integration Into Veterans' Primary Care: Team Members Perspectives
Anna Zogas, Chris Gillespie, Felicia Kleinberg, Joel I. Reisman, Ndindam Ndiwane, Michael H. Tran, Heather L. Ourth, Anthony P. Morreale, Donald R. Miller and Megan B. McCullough
The Journal of the American Board of Family
Medicine March 2021, 34 (2) 320-327; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2021.02.200328
Anna Zogas
From the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, MA (AZ); Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Bedford Healthcare System, MA (CG, FK, JIR, NN, DRM, MBM); Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, National Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC (MHT, HLO, APM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Center for Population Health (DRM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Zuckerberg School of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health (MBM).
PhDChris Gillespie
From the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, MA (AZ); Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Bedford Healthcare System, MA (CG, FK, JIR, NN, DRM, MBM); Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, National Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC (MHT, HLO, APM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Center for Population Health (DRM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Zuckerberg School of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health (MBM).
PhDFelicia Kleinberg
From the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, MA (AZ); Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Bedford Healthcare System, MA (CG, FK, JIR, NN, DRM, MBM); Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, National Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC (MHT, HLO, APM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Center for Population Health (DRM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Zuckerberg School of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health (MBM).
MSWJoel I. Reisman
From the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, MA (AZ); Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Bedford Healthcare System, MA (CG, FK, JIR, NN, DRM, MBM); Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, National Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC (MHT, HLO, APM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Center for Population Health (DRM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Zuckerberg School of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health (MBM).
ABNdindam Ndiwane
From the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, MA (AZ); Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Bedford Healthcare System, MA (CG, FK, JIR, NN, DRM, MBM); Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, National Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC (MHT, HLO, APM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Center for Population Health (DRM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Zuckerberg School of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health (MBM).
MPHMichael H. Tran
From the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, MA (AZ); Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Bedford Healthcare System, MA (CG, FK, JIR, NN, DRM, MBM); Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, National Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC (MHT, HLO, APM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Center for Population Health (DRM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Zuckerberg School of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health (MBM).
PharmD, BCPSHeather L. Ourth
From the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, MA (AZ); Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Bedford Healthcare System, MA (CG, FK, JIR, NN, DRM, MBM); Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, National Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC (MHT, HLO, APM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Center for Population Health (DRM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Zuckerberg School of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health (MBM).
PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, FASHPAnthony P. Morreale
From the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, MA (AZ); Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Bedford Healthcare System, MA (CG, FK, JIR, NN, DRM, MBM); Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, National Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC (MHT, HLO, APM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Center for Population Health (DRM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Zuckerberg School of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health (MBM).
PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FASHPDonald R. Miller
From the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, MA (AZ); Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Bedford Healthcare System, MA (CG, FK, JIR, NN, DRM, MBM); Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, National Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC (MHT, HLO, APM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Center for Population Health (DRM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Zuckerberg School of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health (MBM).
ScDMegan B. McCullough
From the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, MA (AZ); Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Bedford Healthcare System, MA (CG, FK, JIR, NN, DRM, MBM); Pharmacy Benefits Management Services, National Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC (MHT, HLO, APM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Center for Population Health (DRM); University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Zuckerberg School of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health (MBM).
PhD
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- Table 1.
Clinical Staff of Veterans Health Affairs Medical Centers or Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, Interviewed December 2017 to December 2018
Role No. of Participants CPS 6 PCPs (physician, PA, nurse practitioner) 12 Primary Care 11 Primary Care and Mental Health 1 Other team members (RN, LPN) 4 Total Interviews 22 CPS, clinical pharmacy specialist; PCPs, primary care physicians; PA, physician assistant; RN, registered nurse; LPN, licensed practical nurse.
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Clinical Pharmacist Integration Into Veterans' Primary Care: Team Members Perspectives
Anna Zogas, Chris Gillespie, Felicia Kleinberg, Joel I. Reisman, Ndindam Ndiwane, Michael H. Tran, Heather L. Ourth, Anthony P. Morreale, Donald R. Miller, Megan B. McCullough
The Journal of the American Board of Family
Medicine Mar 2021, 34 (2) 320-327; DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2021.02.200328
Clinical Pharmacist Integration Into Veterans' Primary Care: Team Members Perspectives
Anna Zogas, Chris Gillespie, Felicia Kleinberg, Joel I. Reisman, Ndindam Ndiwane, Michael H. Tran, Heather L. Ourth, Anthony P. Morreale, Donald R. Miller, Megan B. McCullough
The Journal of the American Board of Family
Medicine Mar 2021, 34 (2) 320-327; DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2021.02.200328
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