About HPS
Your Pharmacist Does More Than You Think: 7 Ways Pharmacists Help You Live Easier, Healthier, Happier
Author: Michaela Wachal, Clinical Pharmacist Pharmacists are essential members of your healthcare team, especially when it comes to managing a complex, chronic condition. Many people don’t realize all the ways their pharmacist can help them manage their medication and live well with a chronic health condition. Here are seven ways pharmacists help you live easier,…
Read MoreThe Caregiver Experience: How Two Caregivers Adjusted to Their New Roles
Author: Kris Admire, Certified Case Manager When your loved one is diagnosed with a serious health condition and you take on the role of caregiver, it can be overwhelming. Processing the diagnosis and sifting through an unlimited supply of information is exhausting. Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions (HPS) makes life easier, healthier and happier for our patients…
Read MoreManaging Your Chronic Condition at Work: Know Your Legal Rights
Author: Joe Acierno, M.D., J.D. The following content is not legal advice. This post is intended to provide general information. Finding a work-life balance can be challenging. When you add a chronic health condition into the mix, it can feel overwhelming. For many people, managing a chronic condition in the workplace is about juggling…
Read MoreUnderstanding Retail Pharmacy vs. Specialty Pharmacy
Author: Martha Peters, Regional Account Executive As an account executive for Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions (HPS), one of my favorite parts of establishing and building relationships with healthcare professionals and patients is education. I often explain who we are at HPS, what we do and why the specialty and infusion pharmacy services we provide are so…
Read MoreUnderstanding How Patients Access Medication from a Specialty Pharmacy
Author: Teresa Kelley, Clinical Operations Supervisor For many people, the first time they hear about a specialty pharmacy is when they’re prescribed a specialty medication. Specialty pharmacies operate a little differently than traditional, retail pharmacies. This can cause confusion when it’s time for patients to start taking their specialty medication. Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions (HPS) wants…
Read MoreThe Truth About Service Dogs
Author: Amy Adams, Clinical Pharmacist People bringing emotional support peacocks, ducks, kangaroos and other exotic animals on airplanes often lead to viral news headlines. While it’s fun to read about these wild stories, it’s important to remember the difference between emotional support animals and service dogs. Both are important lifelines for many people but there…
Read MoreCommunity, Specialty and Infusion Pharmacy Services at HPS Des Moines
Author: Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions (HPS) is excited about our new location in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. This pharmacy is unique because it combines the convenience of traditional retail stores with all the services HPS specialty pharmacy has to offer, including our new infusion pharmacy services. Now that HPS Des Moines is located…
Read MoreEasier. Happier. Healthier.
Specialty Pharmacy with Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions (HPS) is here to make your life easier, happier and healthier. Living with a chronic, complex condition can be hard. As a specialty pharmacy, we provide the individualized care and support patients need to focus on what is most important- their health and wellbeing. This blog will be a…
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