If you are a pediatrician, then you know your patient is the child and the family. Thus when you want to prescribe a medication for your patient, you also must educate and depend on the family to ensure your patient receives their treatment. There are certainly unique challenges for practitioners who work with children. In…
DetailsFirst Coast Health Solutions (FCHS) is a leading national medication dispensing software for physicians. We dispense only FDA approved, pre-packaged medications from a reliable web-based dispensing system.
DetailsPatients today often have several health concerns. They see providers across different specialties, sometimes in multiple health care networks. With different providers prescribing different drugs, there is an obvious potential for mix-ups. It is unsurprising, therefore, that drug interactions are a growing concern for patients. Many times, patients are unaware their provider does not know…
DetailsAdjudication problems occur when the insurance company denies paying a claim. Pharmacies are often caught in the middle of this situation, and it could also be a problem for in-office medication dispensing systems. At First Coast Health Solutions, we offer a system designed to prevent or limit such a problem from happening in your healthcare…
DetailsFirst Coast Health Solutions (FCHS) is a leading national provider of full-service in-office medication dispensing programs. We offer the most comprehensive medication dispensing programs & transparent billing management services in the country.
DetailsEvery state has a law covering in-office dispensing, and the provisions of this law vary per state. Certifications for dispensing medication will also be dependent on the state. Some states have more lenient requirements, but it is generally a must for clinics to complete specific requirements and earn a certification before they can add in-office…
DetailsThe best way to prevent the spread of the global COVID-19 pandemic is by avoiding contact with people who have been infected with the disease. As the virus is extremely contagious, many establishments around the world have shut or scaled-down operations as a safety measure, to encourage people to limit movements and practice social distancing. …
DetailsIn the wake of COVID-19, grocery stores and pharmacies may have limited stocks due to hoarding. Some drug stores could also be short on stocks as deliveries from suppliers are inconsistent because of illness and restricted movement. There could be long lines at the essential stores because of social distancing and limits to the number…
Details“Doctor shopping” happens when patients visit different physicians to gain multiple prescriptions for the same period of illness. According to the journal Clinical Neuroscience, this behavior is common among patients who are hypochondriacs, or who are suffering from drug addiction. Typically, doctor shoppers may present themselves as a new patient or a visiting patient from…
DetailsIt’s frustrating for many doctors when patients miss their follow up appointments at the clinic as this can lead to poorer treatment outcomes. The Journal of Family Medicine and Disease Prevention cites that five to 55 percent of patients usually cancel or miss their doctor’s appointments on purpose for many reasons, including not completely understanding…
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