Closing the Care Gap: Community Pharmacies as Key Partners in Employer Health Strategies

Closing the Care Gap: Community Pharmacies as Key Partners in Employer Health Strategies

A new research report examines how pharmacy partnerships can cut employers' health care costs and improve employees' access to care.

Health care costs are climbing at an unsustainable pace, putting pressure on employers and workers alike. At the same time, long wait times, provider shortages, and high out-of-pocket costs make it harder for employees to get the care they need, leading to poorer health and lost productivity on the job.

One promising solution is hiding in plain sight: the community pharmacy. Pharmacists now deliver a range of clinical services that improve patient health and generate savings for employers.

"Closing the Care Gap: Community Pharmacies as Key Partners in Employer Health Strategies" draws on national surveys, employer interviews, and expert roundtables, outlining the business case for employer-pharmacy partnerships and expanding access to pharmacy-based care.

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