Berlin pharmacist proposes bold reforms to cut bureaucracy in medical practices
Berlin pharmacist Dr. Petra Schneider has proposed several reforms to ease the workload and improve efficiency in medical practices and pharmacies. Schneider, a member of the Verein demokratischer Pharmazeutinnen und Pharmazeuten (VdPP), advocates for updated software, abolished import quotas, and greater flexibility in pharmacy operations.
Schneider believes that ensuring medical practice software is up to date would reduce the need for frequent reminders to practices. She also proposes abolishing import quotas to streamline operations.
Schneider highlights the challenges posed by discharge prescriptions. Patients may not have enough medication to last through the weekend, risking clawbacks and financial strain on practices. She suggests that greater flexibility in pharmacy operations, similar to what was allowed during the pandemic, could significantly ease these daily challenges.
Schneider notes that heavy counseling demands placed on patients can lead them to turn to online vendors if their e-prescription isn't activated. She proposes eliminating rebate contracts and managing Aut-idem designations by phone again as practical ways to streamline processes.
Schneider suggests several other reforms to reduce bureaucracy. She proposes no prior authorization for dietary foods for special medical purposes and eliminating prior authorization for medical aids up to €100 and for items with flat-rate reimbursements across all health insurers. Schneider also suggests enabling e-prescriptions with multiple items to generate a separate line per pack in practice software.
Dr. Petra Schneider's proposals aim to reduce bureaucracy, improve efficiency, and ease the workload in medical practices and pharmacies. If implemented, these reforms could significantly improve daily operations and patient care.
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