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title: Pharmacist Corner | Rebecca Christensen, PharmD
description: Experienced Director Of Clinical Services with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Pharmaceutics, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medication Therapy Management, and Healthcare. Strong healthcare services professional graduated from Idaho State University College of Pharmacy.
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# Pharmacist Corner
BetterRX resources help nurses, directors, admins, and owners
Improve processes and deliver better patient comfort
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- [Clinical (53)](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/tag/clinical)
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- [Deprescribing Guide (5)](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/tag/deprescribing-guide)
## Rebecca Christensen, PharmD
Experienced Director Of Clinical Services with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Pharmaceutics, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medication Therapy Management, and Healthcare. Strong healthcare services professional graduated from Idaho State University College of Pharmacy.
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### Recent Posts
[Clinical](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/topic/clinical)
## [Inhaled Medications Clinical Guide](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/inhaled-medications-clinical-guide)
Inhaled Medications Clinical Guide
[Read More **](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/inhaled-medications-clinical-guide)
[Clinical](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/topic/clinical)
## [Sucralfate Slurry](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/sucralfate-slurry-1)
Sucralfate Slurry
[Read More **](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/sucralfate-slurry-1)
- [Clinical (53)](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/tag/clinical)
- [Patient Guide (15)](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/tag/patient-guide)
- [Deprescribing Guide (5)](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/tag/deprescribing-guide)
Insider
[ Antibiotic Over-Prescription ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Antibiotics%20are%20hailed%20as%20the%20greatest%20medical%20advance,%20yet%20Medicare%20is%20asking%20hospice%20facilities%20to%20break%20their%20antibiotic%20prescription%20habit.)
Hospice
[ The History of Hospice ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Discover%20the%20rich%20history%20of%20hospice%20care,%20from%20compassionate%20origins%20to%20its%20evolution%20into%20a%20vital%20support%20system%20for%20patients%20and%20families%20across%20the%20world.)
unPBM
[ Under Pressure: PBM’s Squeezing Out Mom and Pop Pharmacies ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/PBMs%20are%20industry%20middleman%20sabotaging%20mom%20and%20pop’s%20profitability%20and%20putting%20them%20street%20side.)
Hospice, Happiness
[ #Blessed: The Physical Benefits of Gratitude ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Learn%20more%20about%20the%20physical%20benefits%20of%20gratitude%20with%20BetterRX.)
Patient Engagement, Hospice
[ Confessions of a Caregiver ](We%20interview%20a%20family%20caregiver%20for%20National%20Family%20Caregivers%20Month%20to%20get%20a%20more%20intimate%20perspective%20on%20this%20vital,%20but%20overlooked%20job. )
Patient Engagement
[ 'Tis the Season for Falling Workplace Productivity ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Balancing%20your%20bottom%20line%20and%20making%20sure%20patients%20get%20the%20best%20care%20possible%20can%20be%20difficult.%20Here%20are%205%20ways%20you%20can%20do%20both.)
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Hospice
[ A Tale of Two Businesses: Hospice and PBMs ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Hospices%20and%20PBMs%20have%20a%20complicated%20past.%20Where%20do%20they%20go%20from%20here?)
Deprescribing
[ Eliminating Inappropriate Medications with Deprescribing ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/We%20live%20in%20a%20prescription%20happy%20society%20where%20medications%20offer%20quick%20solutions%20to%20complex%20health%20problems.%20Learn%20more%20about%20the%20benefits%20of%20deprescribing.)
COVID-19
[ Palliating COVID-19 ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/COVID-19%20hit%20hard%20and%20fast.%20Here's%20how%20palliative%20care%20can%20adjust%20and%20help%20as%20the%20pandemic%20unfolds.)
Telemedicine, Technology
[ A Match Made in Heaven: BetterRX and Doxy.me ](BetterRX%20recently%20partnered%20with%20Doxy.me%20to%20provide%20an%20easy%20and%20free%20telemedicine%20solution%20for%20hospices. )
Hospice, local pharmacy
[ The Ultimate Solution to EPCS State Mandate Compliance ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/The%20Ultimate%20Solution%20to%20EPCS%20State%20Mandate%20Compliance%20is%20the%20BetterRX%20platform%20that%20uses%20its%20propriety%20AI%20and%20hospice%20ePrescribing%20technology.)
Hospice, local pharmacy
[ Medication Delays: #1 Problem for People & Families in Hospice Care ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Medication%20delays%20cause%20needless%20pain%20&%20suffering.%20Medication%20Delays%20are%20the%20number%20one%20problem%20for%20patients,%20and%20their%20families,%20in%20hospice%20care.)
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Hospice, local pharmacy
[ What Are Medication Black Holes? ](Medication%20Black%20Holes:%20The%20main%20causes%20of%20medication%20delays.%20Here's%20how%20BetterRX%20is%20eliminating%20medication%20delays.)
Hospice
[ Why Independent Community Pharmacies won't Fill Hospice Prescriptions ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Filling%20for%20hospice%20is%20difficult%20and%20expensive.%20BetterRX%20not%20only%20makes%20filling%20easy%20but%20profitable%20for%20local%20pharmacies.%20Here's%20how!)
[ 5 key drivers of hospice pharmacy costs ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/5%20key%20drivers%20of%20hospice%20pharmacy%20costs%20are%20expensive,%20unnecessary%20&%20ineffective%20medications,%20number%20of%20scripts%20filled%20per%20patient%20&%20poor%20clinic%20management)
Hospice, Happiness, Technology
[ Nurse shortages & how BetterRX bridges the gap for hospice providers ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Prior%20to%20COVID,%20there%20was%20already%20a%20growing%20shortage%20of%20nurses.%20What%20could%20be%20the%20cause%20and%20how%20can%20BetterRX%20help?)
Hospice, local pharmacy
[ Comfort Pack vs. PRN Meds in Hospice | Hospice ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/What’s%20the%20difference%20between%20hospice%20comfort%20packs%20and%20PRN%20meds?%20Learn%20how%20comfort%20kits%20ensure%20timely%20symptom%20relief,%20reduce%20stress,%20and%20support%20better%20hospice%20care.)
Hospice, Happiness, Technology
[ BetterRX Helps Startup Hospice Keep Goal PPD & Grow ADC from 2 to 111 ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/In%20this%20case%20study,%20we%20discuss%20how%20BetterRX%20technology%20helped%20a%20start-up%20hospice%20excel%20and%20reach%20their%20goals.)
Hospice, local pharmacy
[ Top 4 pain management tips that impact your star rating ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Pain%20management%20is%20an%20integral%20part%20of%20hospice%20care.%20Therefore,%20it%20is%20a%20major%20component%20of%20the%20Hospice%20Star%20Rating.)
local pharmacy, Happiness, Technology
[ BetterRX vs. PBM ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Hospice%20medication%20orders%20ready%20to%20fill%20in%2010%20minutes%20or%20less.)
Hospice, Happiness
[ 6 Main Benefits of Hospice Therapy ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Hospice%20can%20be%20a%20word%20that%20sparks%20debate%20as%20it%20relates%20to%20end-of-life.%20While%20this%20part%20of%20life%20can%20feel%20scary,%20it%20doesn't%20have%20to.)
Hospice, Happiness
[ Does your state have e-prescribe mandates? ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Keeping%20up%20with%20current%20mandates%20can%20be%20tricky.%20We've%20got%20you%20covered%20with%20this%20quick%20overview%20of%20current%20e-prescribe%20mandates%20by%20state.)
Hospice, Happiness, Technology
[ How current drug shortages are affecting hospice ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Currently,%20and%20over%20the%20last%20several%20years,%20there%20has%20been%20a%20significant%20rise%20in%20drug%20shortages.%20The%20question%20is,%20why?)
Hospice, Technology
[ What's the deal with the 'Silver Tsunami'? ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Let's%20talk%20about%20this%20upcoming%20wave%20of%20aging%20Baby%20Boomers%20and%20how%20the%20healthcare%20industry%20is%20adapting.)
Hospice, Technology
[ Prescribe and view medications anywhere with BetterRX's technology ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/BetterRX’s%20mobile-friendly%20technology%20allows%20hospice%20to%20prescribe%20and%20view%20medications%20anywhere.)
Hospice, Deprescribing, Technology
[ 4 Benefits Of Medication Utilization Reviews ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/When%20was%20the%20last%20time%20you%20did%20a%20medication%20utilization%20review?%20To%20help%20prevent%20unnecessary%20prescribed%20medications,%20here's%20four%20reasons%20why%20you%20should!)
Hospice, Deprescribing, Technology
[ Top 3 Problems With Third Party ePrescribes ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Are%20you%20relying%20on%20a%20third-party%20ePrescribe?%20Here%20are%20the%20top%20three%20problems%20hospice%20partners%20see%20that%20come%20with%20third-party%20ePrescribes.)
Hospice, Deprescribing, Technology
[ Best Way To Manage Your Hospice Patients Meds ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/While%20there%20are%20guidelines%20for%20starting%20and%20managing%20meds,%20are%20there%20really%20any%20for%20when%20to%20stop%20therapy?)
Hospice, Deprescribing, Technology
[ Top 5 Formulary Tips For Hospice Nurses ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Hospice%20formularies%20should%20always%20be%20focused%20and%20concise.%20Do%20you%20need%20help%20optimizing%20yours?)
Hospice, Deprescribing, Technology
[ 4 Less Obvious Costs of Medication Delays ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Medication%20delays%20lead%20to%20patient%20comfort%20declines,%20trauma%20for%20loved%20ones,%20nurse,%20prescriber%20&%20pharmacy%20frustration,%20hospice%20profit%20and%20loss.)
Hospice, Deprescribing, Technology
[ Considerations For Inhaler Use In Hospice ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Discover%20key%20considerations%20for%20inhaler%20use%20in%20hospice%20care,%20from%20patient%20comfort%20to%20medication%20effectiveness.%20Learn%20to%20optimize%20respiratory%20support%20for%20end-of-life%20care.)
Hospice, Technology
[ Transforming Hospice Care with Medication Ordering & EHR Integration ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/With%20efficient%20medication%20ordering%20&%20Homecare%20Homebase%20EHR%20integration,%20BetterRX%20is%20able%20to%20better%20serve%20patients%20and%20eliminate%20needless%20patient%20suffering.)
Hospice, Happiness
[ Team Member Spotlight - Rebecca Christensen ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Say%20hello%20to%20Rebecca%20Christensen%20of%20our%20PharmD%20team!%20As%20Director%20of%20Clinical%20Services,%20she%20works%20to%20improve%20the%20quality%20of%20life%20for%20our%20hospice%20patients.)
Hospice, Technology
[ Top 3 Ways To Address Nursing Shortages For a Happier Workplace ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/It’s%20no%20surprise%20that%20hospice%20agencies%20have%20been%20facing%20nurse%20shortages.%20How%20can%20you%20help%20get%20nurses%20back%20in%20the%20field%20and%20keep%20them%20from%20burnout?)
Hospice, Happiness
[ Team Member Spotlight - Sterling Mateer ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Say%20hello%20to%20Sterling%20Mateer%20of%20our%20Client%20Success%20Team!%20Sterling%20works%20directly%20with%20clients%20to%20make%20sure%20they're%20successful%20in%20utilizing%20our%20software.)
Hospice, Technology
[ 2 Reasons Why Technology is Linked to Nurse Satisfaction ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Let's%20take%20a%20closer%20look%20at%20how%20you%20can%20leverage%20technology%20to%20help%20your%20nurses%20feel%20less%20burned%20out%20and%20overworked.)
Hospice, Happiness
[ Team Member Spotlight - Jeremy Hooker ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Say%20hello%20to%20Jeremy%20Hooker%20of%20our%20PharmD%20team!%20Jermey%20helps%20create%20clinical%20guidance%20and%20develop%20educational%20resources%20for%20patients%20and%20caregivers.)
Hospice, Happiness
[ Team Member Spotlight - Emily Hemming ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Say%20hello%20to%20Emily%20Hemming%20of%20our%20CX%20team!%20Emily%20is%20a%20pro%20at%20helping%20hospices%20maximize%20the%20BetterRX%20platform%20so%20that%20patients%20are%20well%20taken%20care%20of)
Hospice, Happiness, Technology
[ Case Study: BetterRX offers a smooth Net Health integration & 40% PPD reduction for this hospice ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/In%20this%20case%20study,%20we%20discuss%20how%20BetterRX%20technology%20allows%20a%20hospice%20to%20view%20their%20overall%20PPD%20spend%20and%20have%20support%20understanding%20the%20report,%20so%20they%20could%20work%20towards%20reducing%20and%20creating%20better%20practices%20amongst%20their%20teams.)
Hospice, Technology
[ Overcoming Hospice Pharmacy Direct Contracting Challenges ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Learn%20how%20to%20overcome%20hospice%20pharmacy%20direct%20contracting%20challenges,%20from%20reimbursement%20issues%20to%20compliance%20and%20operational%20hurdles%20in%20this%20blog%20post.)
Hospice, Technology
[ Why real-time reporting is key for hospice success ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Enjoy%20real-time%20data%20and%20guidance%20to%20help%20ensure%20patients%20get%20the%20medications%20they%20need%20at%20the%20end%20of%20life%20while%20lowering%20pharmacy%20costs.)
Hospice, Happiness
[ Team Member Spotlight - Kat Gaddis ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Say%20hello%20to%20Kat%20Gaddis%20of%20our%20CX%20team!%20Kat%20loves%20being%20able%20to%20work%20with%20hospices%20to%20help%20them%20get%20the%20most%20out%20of%20the%20platform.)
Hospice, Technology
[ Improved pharmacy spend and medication ordering processes with BetterRX tools and MatrixCare Integration ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Since%20switching%20to%20BetterRX,%20this%20hospice%20partner%20has%20surpassed%20their%20target%20PPD%20and%20has%20sustained%20it%20over%20the%20last%20six%20months.)
Hospice, Happiness
[ Team Member Spotlight - Kasey Gregory ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Say%20hello%20to%20Kasey%20Gregory%20of%20our%20CX%20team!%20Kasey%20is%20incredibly%20compassionate%20and%20ensures%20hospices%20always%20have%20what%20they%20need.)
Hospice, Technology
[ The Administrative Burden in Hospice Care: A Silent Drain on Resources ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/When%20it%20comes%20to%20hospice%20care,%20leaders%20are%20at%20the%20forefront%20of%20pioneering%20change.%20What%20tools%20&%20strategies%20transform%20hospice%20challenges%20into%20opportunities?)
Hospice, Technology
[ Revolutionizing Billing through BetterRX Connected RX Platform ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/With%20CRX%20(Connected%20RX%20Platform),%20you%20have%20full%20visibility%20into%20medication%20tracking%20and%20more%20formulary%20flexibility%20so%20you%20can%20fit%20every%20patients’%20needs.)
Hospice, Happiness
[ Team Member Spotlight - Brady Morgan ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Say%20hello%20to%20Brady%20Morgan!%20He's%20one%20of%20our%20amazing%20Regional%20Director%20of%20Sales.%20He'll%20help%20your%20hospice%20be%20successful%20using%20BetterRX%20tools%20and%20technology.)
Hospice, Happiness
[ Team Member Spotlight - Eric Olenslager ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Say%20hello%20to%20Eric%20Olenslager,%20one%20of%20our%20Pharmacy%20Success%20Managers.)
Hospice, Happiness
[ Team Member Spotlight - Chris McKenna ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Say%20hello%20to%20Chris%20McKenna,%20one%20of%20our%20Regional%20Directors%20of%20Sales.)
Hospice, Happiness
[ Team Member Spotlight - Aspen Black ](https://www.betterrx.com/en-us/pharmacist_corner/author/Say%20hello%20to%20Aspen%20Black,%20one%20of%20our%20Pharmacy%20Success%20Managers.)
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