Pharmacy Quality Ratings... A First in Canadian Health Care
TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a national health care system that has made little progress in measuring quality of care, Green Shield Canada (GSC) is introducing a first ? quality rating scores for Canadian pharmacies.
GSC plan members can now search online for a nearby pharmacy, but in doing so, have access to a five-star rating tool that measures the health outcomes achieved by that particular location. The criteria for measurement of the health outcomes focus on: the promotion of good adherence to drug therapy, care for chronic disease, and the safe dispensing of drugs to seniors.
"This initiative by the team at GSC is a first effort to marshal the enormously valuable data sets possessed by the insurance industry to provide valuable insights to plan members and health providers on the state of care," states Zahid Salman, GSC's president and CEO. "While any feedback to health providers, including online plan member feedback, is a positive in the system, we believe our focus on generating and sharing true evidence of health outcomes is the most valuable contribution we can make to move the provision of quality health care forward."
GSC plan members can now access the Pharmacy Quality Rating scores through GSC's Google-powered health provider search tool on its online services and mobile app, GSC on the Go.
For more information:
Media Department
Green Shield Canada
1.800.268.6613 ext. 3409
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About Green Shield Canada
GSC is Canada's only national not-for-profit health and dental specialist, and their reason for being is the enhancement of the common good. GSC seeks innovative ways to improve access to better health for Canadians. From coast-to-coast, their service delivery includes drug, dental, extended health care, vision, hospital and travel benefits for groups and individuals, as well as administration services. Supported by cost containment strategies, advanced technology and exceptional customer service, they create customized programs for over two and a half million plan participants nationwide. greenshield.ca
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