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Medication Access

Geisinger Cancer Center Dickson City opens, expanding access to advanced oncology care

Authors: Justine Zuk and Ralph Ferraro On June 23, the new Geisinger Cancer Center Dickson City welcomed its first patient, marking a major milestone in the expansion of advanced cancer care across northeastern Pennsylvania. This momentous occasion reflects the culmination of months of tireless dedication and teamwork. Every member of

Meds to Beds plus ED Meds to Beds

Authors: Stacey Tonitis and Kayla Kotch The Meds to Beds service delivers discharge medications directly to patients in their hospital rooms before they leave for home. This program enhances convenience, ensures timely access to prescribed medications, improves health outcomes, and significantly boosts patient satisfaction by removing barriers to care at

Streamlining access: Centralized prior authorization management improves efficiency and patient care

Authors: Hank Aftewicz and Jessica Hodle A centralized prior authorization (PA) management process was implemented for electronic PA (ePA) requests originating from 38 of Geisinger’s primary care clinics. This initiative involved transitioning all ePA volume to the Centralized Clinical Pharmacy Services (CCPS) team, with the goal of developing a