Hadi Hayati, Javad Khalilifard,
Volume 24, Issue 3 (12-2022)
Abstract
Background: Standards-based prescribing can increase the effectiveness of treatment and the optimal management of financial resources, including reducing the costs of insurance deductions. Therefore, reducing insurance deductions is necessary for pharmacy management. So, this study aimed to analysis the prescriptions and insurance deductions of the governmental pharmacy of Lorestan University of Medical Sciences.
Materials and Methods: This study is a retrospective cross-sectional study that includes a review of all prescriptions of the Social Security and the Armed Forces insurances. The information was collected through the checklist. Then, they were statistically analyzed by SPSS22 and excel software’s.
Results: The results showed that the highest number of prescriptions is related to general practitioners and the highest monetary amounts of the monthly deductions related to the Armed Forces Insurance is “price adjustment and low demand” (1700606 Rials) and the highest monetary amounts of the deductions in connection with the Social Security Insurance is “wrong code of the medical system (4617125 Rials).
Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be concluded that the most important causes of the deductions are related to human errors. Hence to reduce the deductions, first be more coordination’s between the insurances and pharmacies for covered items and the regulations second monitoring and up-to-date training of individuals on the correct entry of information based on the standards and regulations.
Siavash Beiranvand, Meysam Behzadifar, Farzaneh Shaygan, Samad Azari, Mariano Martini, Masoud Behzadifar,
Volume 26, Issue 1 (4-2024)
Abstract
Background: Attention to supporting and treating infertile couples is of great importance in the context of Iran's population policies. Infertility treatment means identifying and addressing the health issues of couples that have caused their inability to conceive. Supporting infertile couples not only helps improve their chances of fertility but also enhances all aspects of their health and well-being. Facing infertility can be considerably challenging for couples, inducing feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Social and psychological support, through counseling services and mental health assistance, can help couples better cope with these challenges and prevent isolation and depression. Attention to the needs and problems of infertile couples can assist policymakers and relevant organizations in designing cultural and health policies and programs tailored to address this challenge and implement necessary improvements in this field. It is essential to establish a culture that upholds respect for couples experiencing infertility and prevents discrimination against them. By promoting the dissemination of accurate information and fostering a culture of empathy and compassion towards infertility, this culture may reduce social tension and lessen the burdens experienced by those coping with infertility. However, attention to supporting and treating infertile couples is not just one aspect of population policy. Instead, it should be one of the important priorities within the framework of a comprehensive program to strengthen population health. Supporting couples struggling with infertility should also be a significant priority within such a program.
