From Fortune:

1. The COVID-19 pandemic brought attention to the important role of community pharmacies on public health. With new demand for their services, pharmacy teams face challenges but are expected to provide more comprehensive care to patients.

2. A recent study finds that 84% of consumers believe pharmacists play a crucial role in providing broader health care services to patients, including medication management, disease screenings, and vaccinations.

3. To better support pharmacy teams and meet the growing demands, industry leaders like CVS Health are working to redefine the future of pharmacy, championing change and addressing long-standing industry challenges.

4. CVS Health is prioritizing changes that enhance working conditions for pharmacy teams and letting digital innovations and technology lighten the administrative burden for pharmacy teams.

5. The company recently announced a new pharmacy reimbursement model, CVS CostVantage, to align reimbursement with the quality services provided and prescriptions dispensed, promising a better future for community pharmacy.

6. With an ongoing commitment to transform the community pharmacy experience and support its colleagues, CVS Health looks to cultivate a more durable pharmacy industry to better serve its patients.

7. As CVS Health works toward improving the industry, its ultimate goal is to create a best-in-class experience for its colleagues and patients at the pharmacy counter, while thinking differently about the pharmacy model.



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