The Boston Foundation for Sight takes a look at health apps for mobile platforms in this recent article. Their take on MyMedSchedule:

“A scheduling tool that is easy to create, read, and update for maintaining medication schedules. Email or text message reminders can be set as well as refill notifications.”

Read the article here. 

Are you a pharmacist? Do you think that MedActionPlan™ (MAP) makes a positive difference in the transition to home? Does MAP improve patient outcomes and help to reduce readmissions? If so—fill out this 20 minute questionnaire. Must complete by January 18, 2012.

ASHP and APhA launched a new initiative to improve transitions in care from acute care to home settings. The groups are seeking examples of innovative care models that improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions by involving pharmacists in medication-related transitions of care. The deadline to submit a model for consideration is January 18, 2012.