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Strategic Approach for Improving the Medication-Use Process in Health Systems
August 2007
The authors of this body of work define a methodology for improving medication-use by setting priorities on the basis of feasibility, the potential for financial return, and the effect on quality and safety.
High Performance PharmacySM Website
November 2006
Based on a landmark study by the McKesson-formed Health Systems Pharmacy Executive Alliance. The High Performance Pharmacy web site identifies proven best practices for achieving high performance across 8 dimensions of hospital pharmacy practice. Learn how a pharmacy can become a High Performance Pharmacy — delivering the best clinical outcomes for patients and financial results for an entire health system.
Contract Pricing Integrity for Pharmaceuticals
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
February 2005
The authors of this body of work examine the complex relationships among drug manufacturers, wholesalers, GPOs and purchasers and explain how contracts are implemented and managed, sources of pricing errors, and considerations and options for resolving disagreements about contract pricing integrity.
Leadership Skills for a High-Performance Pharmacy Practice
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
December 2004
The Health System Executive Alliance defines what it takes to develop and be part of the leadership team in a high performance pharmacy.
RFID Technology Will Protect Pharmaceutical Distribution
U.S. Pharmacist
June 2004
Ron Bone, McKesson's Senior Vice President, Distribution Support, writes about how radio frequency identification can protect pharmaceutical product safety.
Guide to Recommended Practices Supporting 2004 JCAHO Medication Management Standards
White Paper
December 2003
Collaboratively developed by members of the Health System Executive Alliance, this document outlines specific recommended practices to effectively and efficiently meet or exceed select Medication Management Standards introduced by JCAHO for 2004.
Pioneering the Six Sigma DC
Modern Materials Handling
November 2003
Modern Materials Handling profiles McKesson as the first drug wholesaler to adopt Six Sigma and documents how it is making a difference in the company's distribution centers.
How McKesson Pumps Up Distribution
Modern Materials Handling
November 2003
This feature on McKesson's Lakeland, Florida, Distribution Center studies how the company is keeping pace with a growing state population and customer base by using advanced technology and new operational efficiencies.
Beyond Purchasing: Managing Hospital Inventory
Managed Healthcare Executive
November 2003
This article explains disciplined inventory process redesign, and highlights the success of Southwest Washington Medical Center in using McKesson's Pharmacy Asset Management program.
Pharmaceutical Distribution in the Technology Age
U.S. Pharmacist
February 2003
Gary Capshaw, McKesson Vice President, Supplier Processes, writes about the role of the distributor in adopting technology to respond to larger forces in the marketplace — including periodic shortages in product supply and a scarcity of pharmacists.
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High Performance Pharmacy
Visit the High Performance PharmacySM website to learn more about best practices for achieving high performance in a hospital pharmacy practice.
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