FDS to Offer COVID-19 Testing Course in Response to HHS Authorization & Pharmacist Feedback

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Texas-Based Pharmacy Software Company to Train Pharmacists to Administer COVID-19 Tests to Support Expanding Role of Pharmacists as Essential Healthcare Providers   FORT WORTH, TX — Today, leading pharmacy software company FDS, Inc. announced that it will offer an optimized training program designed to prepare pharmacists to administer COVID-19 tests. “For many people, pharmacists are
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Funding Your Pharmacy’s Future: How & Why You Should Stay on Top of Your Claims

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Original Webcast: Wed, May 20, 2020 @ 1:00 PM EDT You can’t help your community if you can’t keep your doors open. And with 95 percent of your prescription revenue in the hands of third-party payers, you need to do everything you can to hold them accountable and get paid. The future of pharmacy is
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Innovating Assessment: Preparing Your Pharmacy for COVID-19 Testing

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When: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EDT Back in April, the Department of Health and Human Services authorized licensed pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 tests to make testing more accessible for all Americans. A recent poll conducted by FDS showed that 4 out of 5 pharmacists would like to provide COVID-19 testing,
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Reaching Out: Connecting with Your Patients through Social Media

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Nearly three-fourths of American adults use some form of social media. Whether they’re sharing pictures of their child’s birthday party or filling out a survey to find out which Hogwarts house they belong to, Americans are more connected than ever. But they’re not just connecting to each other. They’re also connecting with businesses. From the
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How Pharmacies Can Fight Pandemics with Community-Centered Care

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We are at a turning point with health care in our country. The COVID-19 pandemic is seeing an exponential rise in the United States — and we’re running out of hospital beds. We think it’s time for pharmacies to get their due as an essential health care provider.
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How You Can Create More Time for Your Patients (Infographic)

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During a recent webinar, we asked all the pharmacists in attendance what they needed more of during this challenging time. The answer was nearly unanimous: Time. Pharmacists want more time with their patients. They want more time for training and working with their staff. They want more time to keep up with the business end
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Proven Ways to Boost Customer Loyalty in Your Pharmacy

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Original Webcast: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 @ 1:00 PM EDT April is International Customer Loyalty Month, and we’re kicking it off with a special webinar! Customer loyalty is gold for small businesses, and independent pharmacies are no exception. And while there are areas where it’s more difficult to compete with the big box stores, customer
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Coronavirus & Your Pharmacy: Protect Yourself While Protecting Your Patients

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Coronavirus rages on. While many of us have quarantined ourselves in our homes for the time being, there are some who don’t have that option. Among them, pharmacists. Pharmacists provide the definition of an essential service. Many people couldn’t survive without their prescription medication. For years, you’ve cared for your patients. But, more than that,
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Coronavirus & Your Pharmacy: How You Should Respond to COVID-19

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Our status quo is shifting. In a matter of weeks, the novel coronavirus has changed our entire way of life. Schools and offices have shut down. Businesses are trying to find ways that their employees can work from home. Restaurants are either shifting to pickup and delivery only or shutting their doors entirely. As a
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Patient Retention: Why It Matters More Than Getting New Patients

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As a pharmacist, you are in the business of helping people live better, healthier lives. And while the goal of a pharmacist is to improve the health of their patients, they still have a business to maintain. The patients you see every day are likely a mix. There are the patients you’ve known for years
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