Two-thirds of patients never tell a clinician they skip meds for cost, and abandonment hits 54% at $250. How a patient-confirmed list surfaces the gap earlier.
A projected 86,000-physician shortage and ~17% RN turnover break medication continuity at handoffs. Why a patient-attested list survives staff churn.
22% of e-prescriptions are never filled and omissions are the top discrepancy type. How an inaccurate medication list drives refill lapses and dissatisfaction.
Three triple-weighted adherence measures drive a third of a plan’s Star Rating, and nonadherence costs $100-300B a year. The payer’s stake in accurate med lists.
Ambulatory claims are now nearly half of paid malpractice claims, and 84% of patients check reviews before booking. How med list accuracy affects both.
Preventable ambulatory ADEs run ~$2,000 each; reconciliation eats 10-60 minutes of staff time. What inaccurate medication lists cost clinics and patients.
A proper medication history takes 15-30 minutes. Community pharmacies fill 217 prescriptions a day. What the evidence says about incomplete lists and safety.
99% of patients say their clinician should know every prescription. Only 60% always mention supplements. What patients say about trust, errors, and updating lists.
Median ambulatory medication review: 2.1 minutes, 3 of 7 medications. What observational studies and randomised trials say about reconciliation in practice.
