MTM

Question 1

when MTM got started and how associated with part D

Answer 1

all signed into law in 2003, all part D has MTM

Question 2

why medicare chosen to be with MTM

Answer 2

medicare beneficiaries 20% of all health care spending, over 77 million by 2030

Question 3

eligibility for MTM

Answer 3

multiple chronic diseases, take multiple part D drugs, costs exceed 4,000

Question 4

who provides MTM

Answer 4

pharmacists

Question 5

goals of MTM

Answer 5

optimizing medication usage to reach target therapeutic outcomes and reduce adverse effects and interactions
goals: enhance understanding of medication usage and adverse drug events, increase drug adherence

Question 6

CMS has stated that MTM may include

Answer 6

patient training, health status assessments, developing or formulating prescription regimens, evaluating and monitoring patient response to drug therapy, coordinating care with patient’s health care team

Question 7

before MTM what is needd

Answer 7

consistent documentation and charting process, methods for collecting data, methods for communicating with physicians, HIPPA paperwork, edu area, stay away from Mondays and first days around first of the month

Question 8

five essentials of MTM

Answer 8

1. Med therapy review 2. solve drug-related problems 3. personal medication record 4. medication action plan - make a SOAP for the physician, request lab values, documentation and follow-up

Question 9

issues related to health reform and MTM services

Answer 9

not all part D plans are paying pharmacists for MTM

Question 10

number one goal if robbed

Answer 10

get the robber out of the store