A recent Innovaccer, PQS, and EmblemHealth webinar entitled “Beyond Prescriptions: How Community Pharmacies Drive Quality Care” has highlighted the evolving role of community pharmacies in reshaping healthcare delivery. The online event, which took place on September 27, 2024, featured a compelling discussion between two industry leaders.

Emily Endres, VP of Pharmacy for PQS by Innovaccer, engaged in an insightful conversation with Abdou Bah, SVP, Medical Management and Chief Health Equity Officer at EmblemHealth on how community pharmacies are expanding their services beyond traditional medication dispensing to become integral players in comprehensive healthcare delivery.

Key topics covered during the webinar included pharmacy partnerships, clinical services, blood pressure management and seasonal immunizations.

A significant focus of the webinar was on innovative, team-based strategies that are driving quality outcomes and improving chronic disease management. These approaches underscore the potential for community pharmacies to significantly impact public health and patient care quality.

The webinar offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of healthcare delivery. It demonstrates how community pharmacies are increasingly positioned at the forefront of patient-centered care, leveraging their accessibility and trusted status within communities.

Originally presented live, the webinar is now available in a convenient podcast format and can be accessed below. Check out S5 EP 13 of the Quality Corner Show, “Beyond Prescriptions: How Community Pharmacies Drive Quality Care.”

Abdou Bah on LinkedIn