How to Conduct a Comprehensive Medication Review

Lauren B. Angelo, PharmD, MBA, is Director, Community Experiential Education and Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL. Jennifer Cerulli, PharmD, AE-C, is Director, MyMedZ Personalized Medication Review Service and Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY.

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About This Guidebook
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Encounter Checklist
1. Introduction to the MTM Process
2. Patient Recruitment and Scheduling
3. Preparing for the Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR)
4. The CMR Encounter
5. Assessing Medication-Related Problems
6. Documenting the CMR Encounter and Plan
7. Billing and Compensation
8. Evaluating the Impact of the MTM Service References
Appendix A. Sample MTM Recruitment Letter
Appendix B. MTM Marketing Flyer Template
Appendix C. Get Your Medication Check-up Brochure
Appendix D. MTM Promotional Brochure
Appendix E. Sample Telephone Script for MTM Recruitment of a Patient Not Affiliated with the Pharmacy
Appendix F. Patient Data Collection Form, Version 1
Appendix G. Patient Data Collection Form, Version 2
Appendix H. Sample Authorization for Release of Medical Information
Appendix I. CMS Standardized Format for the Medication Action Plan and Personal Medication List
Appendix J. Sample Superbill