The Caregiver Experience: How Two Caregivers Adjusted to Their New Roles

Caregiver Experience

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…

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Managing Your Chronic Condition at Work: Know Your Legal Rights

Legal Rights with Chronic Condition

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…

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Understanding How Patients Access Medication from a Specialty Pharmacy

Specialty pharmacy medication

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…

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The Truth About Service Dogs

Service dog

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…

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Easier. Healthier. Happier.

Specialty Pharmacy with Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions  Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions (HPS) is here to make your life easier, healthier and happier. 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…

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