Medication therapy management programs: forming a new cornerstone for quality and safety in Medicare.

Scott R. Smith; Carolyn M. Clancy

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Medication therapy management programs: forming a new cornerstone for quality and safety in Medicare.

September 29, 2010

Smith SR, Clancy CM. Am J Med Qual. 2006;21(4):276-9.

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The authors describe medication management programs, which help Medicare participants use their medications safely, and research programs that will inform future development.

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