OmniSYS Pharmacy Talk Blog

Pharmacists need solutions in place that help them understand their patients holistically, they need tools that help them efficiently and accurately document clinical encounters, and finally, they need technology that understands the language and practice of ICD-10 and CPT coding so that they can submit medical claims. Said more plainly, pharmacies will need a billing-enabled electronic health record (EHR).

Many patients understand the need for an annual flu shot, but they are less clear on the need for other recommended immunizations. Pharmacies needed a reliable way to leverage the power of growing access to patients seeking flu vaccines to start providing other companion vaccines as well.

The majority of Americans use natural language processing (NLP) daily through voice assistants, smart watches and in their cars. This increasingly popular technology is ideal for pharmacy customers – allowing for more natural interactions and providing quicker, more direct responses to questions.

The upcoming immunization season is shaping up to be the busiest ever, as flu season collides with COVID-19 and a recent poll shows that a record number of patients will likely be seeking flu vaccinations this year. Check out these steps you can take to ready your pharmacy for a respiratory virus season unlike any other.

As the opportunity for pharmacists to expand into additional clinical services has grown, unfortunately so has misinformation about the process. Here we set the record straight on five common myths surrounding credentialing and contracting.

As the opportunity for pharmacists to expand into additional clinical services has grown, unfortunately so has misinformation about the process. Here we set the record straight on five common myths surrounding credentialing and contracting.

OmniSYS has been working directly with CMS, the CDC and the FDA to provide guidance on how to implement a clear pathway for pharmacies to enroll and bill for COVID-19 virus testing. Formal guidance was released today, and we are pleased to share that it provides a simple path for the billing of COVID-19 tests through Medicare.

Now more than ever, pharmacies need to think about virtualizing their storefronts and effectively communicating with patients. Today’s healthcare consumer, particularly during this extraordinary time, is increasingly turning to virtual communication as their preferred method of interaction. So, what is the best way for pharmacies to connect with their customers and what investments do pharmacies need to make in order to thrive in this increasingly digital age?