Pharmacists in Federally Qualified Health Centers: Models of Care to Improve Chronic Disease
ORIGINAL RESEARCH — Volume 16 — November 21, 2019
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Figure 1.
Aggregate achievement of HbA1cgoals of patients enrolled in medication therapy management (MTM) services at 10 Ohio federally qualified health centers from March 2014 through June 2018. Abbreviation: HbA1c, hemoglobin A1c.
| Date | HbA1c >9% (Poor Control) | HbA1c 8%–9% | HbA1c <8% and ≥7% | HbA1c <7% (Good Control) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of MTM Enrollees | ||||
| March 2014 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 52.2 | 15.5 | 16.2 | 16.2 |
| 2016 | 50.1 | 18.3 | 17.2 | 14.4 |
| 2017 | 45.8 | 19.8 | 17.8 | 16.6 |
| June 2018 | 39.9 | 20.6 | 20.2 | 19.3 |
Figure 2.
Aggregate achievement of blood pressure (BP) goals of patients enrolled in medication therapy management services at 10 Ohio federally qualified health centers from March 2014 through June 2018.
| Date | BP ≥140/90 mm Hg (Uncontrolled) | BP <140/90 mm Hg (Controlled) |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of MTM Enrollees | ||
| March 2014 | 100 | 0 |
| 2015 | 34.6 | 65.5 |
| 2016 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| 2017 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| June 2018 | 21.0 | 79.0 |
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