title: The Business of Bundling: Joining Forces on Joint Replacement.
abstract: A mandated bundled-payment program for joint replacement is in place in several regions across the country, and practitioners such as pharmacists are still sorting out their roles in this federal initiative. To get involved, pharmacists need to establish connections with area hospitals and physician groups to promote and document their ability to manage medications, reduce and eliminate medication-related problems and rehospitalizations, and work with patients to maximize adherence and improve communication for those undergoing hip and knee replacement.
authors.affiliation: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kaldy
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000191:economics*; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000191:economics*; D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. / Q000191:economics; D003142:Communication; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D055118:Medication Adherence; D064872:Patient Care Bundles / Q000191:economics; D010595:Pharmacists / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States