With the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcing a substantial new penalty for hospitals with high readmission rates coming down the pipes, now is a great time for Independents to develop a pharmacist-based medicines service in conjunction with local hospitals.  Check out this article on how Independent Pharmacists in Wales are doing just this.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2012/01/23/community-pharmacies-to-pick-up-from-where-hospitals-left-off-in-patient-care-91466-30176306/