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PharMerica Director of Clinical Services Quoted in McKnight Long-Term Care News Article

Key Takeaway: Stephen Creasy, PharMerica's Director of Clinical Services, was featured in a McKnight Long-Term Care article discussing the role of AI in managing patient medications. He highlighted the widespread adoption of AI technologies in pharmacies and their potential benefits, while also noting the challenges faced by smaller facilities in realizing ROI due to high costs.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • AI is enhancing medication management for older adults.
  • Pharmacy AI technologies are gaining significant attention.
  • There is potential for improved ordering and inventory processes.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • AI technologies can be very expensive for smaller facilities.
  • Return on investment (ROI) for AI may be hard to realize.

Full Press Release Details

PharMerica’s Director of Clinical Services, Stephen Creasy, was quoted in the McKnights Long-Term Care article, How to…use AI to manage patient medications .
“From accelerating the introduction of important new medicines and improving ordering and inventory processes, to helping older adults better manage multiple prescriptions, artificial intelligence’s reach is seemingly ubiquitous. As one pharmacist observes, “more than 50% of the vendors at pharmacy shows are now touting some sort of AI. It’s everywhere.
“Pharmacy AI technologies we’ve explored tend to be very expensive — for smaller facilities, the ROI may be hard to realize,” notes Stephen Creasy, PharmD, director, clinical services for PharMerica. “We are trying to understand how we can use it effectively and in a manner that doesn’t introduce potential liability.”
Read the full article here .

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Stephen Creasy discuss about AI?

Stephen Creasy discussed AI's role in managing patient medications and its widespread adoption.

What are the benefits of AI in pharmacies?

AI can improve medication management, ordering, and inventory processes.

What challenges do smaller facilities face with AI?

Smaller facilities may find AI technologies expensive and hard to realize ROI.

How prevalent is AI in pharmacy shows?

More than 50% of vendors at pharmacy shows are promoting some form of AI.

Last updated: Jun 7, 2024