Building partnerships for team-based care models

As collaborative care models form across the health care system to improve access to quality patient care services, opportunities abound for increased pharmacist engagement in team-based care. Successful collaborations rely on the alignment of financial factors and the value each health care provider can bring to the team. When pharmacists are prepared to demonstrate their ability to impact patient care, quality metrics, and other financial markers, they can drive new business partnerships and improve health outcomes for patients.

Pharmacists in community-based settings such as community pharmacy, long-term care, physician offices, ambulatory care, or independent consulting practices can use the resources below to strengthen their approach to potential partnerships. These partners could include physicians; nurse practitioners; or others who practice within physician office practices, clinics, health systems, or other outpatient settings.