This summer, CarepathRx Technology Solutions lauched an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) Technology and Healthcare Informatics rotation in collaboration with the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. This innovative program is designed to provide a five-week rotation for pharmacy students (PharmD) in their fourth year of enrollment.
Topics addressed in the new Technology and Healthcare Informatics rotation will include:
- Educating patients & healthcare professionals on the safe use of specialty medication
- Disease state overviews
- Side effects and side effect management
- Accreditation requirements (URAC and ACHC)
- Therapy goals
- Medication administration
- Adherence tips
- Required labs
- Quality of life
- Validated measurement tools
- Medication and disease state-specific interventions
“I am honored and excited to launch this learning experience with the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy,” said Jonathan Van Lare, PharmD, Director of Specialty Pharmacy at CarepathRx Technology Solutions and newly appointed Adjunct Clinical Instructor with the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. “The latest advances in pharmacy technology play a pivotal role in patient care, and I am confident that our students will benefit greatly from this non-traditional rotation.”