Reach MTM identifies and resolves clinically relevant medication-related problems.

Types of medication reviews provided:

Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMR): Personalized consultation between patient and Reach MTM pharmacist reviewing all patient’s medications (including Rx, OTC, herbal therapy, and dietary supplements) via a video or telephone conference. Discussion includes any healthcare goals, assessing medication benefit and potential cost saving alternatives.

Targeted Medication Reviews (TMR):
Follow-up to previous CMR and specific reviews during transitions of care, acute events or for specific safety initiatives.

Proven benefits in pharmacy integration:
MTM reduces hospitalizations and hospital days.

Reach MTM Outcomes:

Comprehensive medication review completion rate (CMS Star Rating) above national average

Reach MTM = 95.3%… National average = 11.4%

Initial Reach MTM visit identifies average 3.4 medication-related problems (MRPs).

Follow-up Reach MTM reviews improves patient medication therapy and reduces number of MRPs

Medication Related Problems (MRPs) are a common medical issue

Patients with CKD are at increased risk for medication related problems.
Risk factors:

• ? 3 medical conditions
• ? 4 medication changes over a year
• ? 5 daily medications
• ? 12 daily medication doses

(Am J Kidney Dis 2003)

Professional Articles

• Factors associated with medication-related problems in ambulatory hemodialysis patients
• Medication reconciliation and therapy management in dialysis-dependent patients: need for a systematic approach
• Medication prescribing patterns in ambulatory haemodialysis patients: comparisons of USRDS to a large not-for-profit dialysis provider
• Medication-related problems in ambulatory hemodialysis patients: a pooled analysis
• Medication-related problems in CKD
• Medication-related problem type and appearance rate in ambulatory hemodialysis patients