CARE CORNER BLOG

At Shields, we believe every patient deserves special treatment. To us, providing special treatment means providing patients with better outcomes. Here we share the stories, insights and inspiration that motivate us to focus on what matters most, making patients feel special.

CARE CORNER BLOG

At Shields, we believe every patient deserves special treatment. To us, providing special treatment means providing patients with better outcomes. Here we share the stories, insights and inspiration that motivate us to focus on what matters most, making patients feel special.

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
The Evolution of Health System Specialty Pharmacy

The Evolution of Health System Specialty Pharmacy Panel Discussion

 The Evolution of Health System Specialty Pharmacy Panel Discussion 1024 576 Shields Health Solutions

On September 15th, we hosted a panel discussion on The Evolution of Health System Specialty Pharmacy. An esteemed panel of specialty pharmacists helped us understand why a more mature specialty pharmacy (SP) will require more than nascent specialty pharmacy capabilities…

Woman in vegetable garden

Raising Awareness on RA

 Raising Awareness on RA 1012 675 Shields Health Solutions

At Shields Health Solutions, improving lives and elevating performance are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we must show our support and drive better outcomes for all patients. This September, we want to highlight Rheumatic Disease…

couple hiking on a sunny day

Specialty Pharmacy Is Growing… And So Are We

 Specialty Pharmacy Is Growing… And So Are We 1012 675 Shields Health Solutions

Specialty pharmacy is growing, as is Shields Health Solutions and the increasing number of partners and patients we serve around the country. In this blog, we take a look at where Shields is hiring and why, the importance of retaining…

Child getting sunscreen on nose

Tips To Maximize Your Summer Despite Psoriasis

 Tips To Maximize Your Summer Despite Psoriasis 1024 576 Shields Health Solutions

Dermatology is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. Talk to your dermatologist, a medical doctor specializing in treating the skin, hair, and nails for people of all ages, or your pharmacist about your…

child enjoying ride on father back

Providing Care For The Rarest of Diseases

 Providing Care For The Rarest of Diseases 1024 576 Shields Health Solutions

This blog was authored by the following members of our trade relations team: Kerry Mello-Parker, Director of Clinical Compliance, MJ Kelly, Medical Billing Specialist, Ben May, Director of Drug Trend and Pipeline & Stacy Walton SVP of Trade Relations.  Whether…

happy senior paddling kayak in the lake

Network Strategy in Specialty Pharmacy

 Network Strategy in Specialty Pharmacy 1012 675 Shields Health Solutions

The explosion of Specialty Pharmacies within the health system space over the past several years has been well documented.  As health systems assume more of the risk for outcomes and total cost of care, they have developed a proactive, integrated, and…

Senior Couple laughing in outdoor park

How Shields Health Solutions Addresses Health Disparities

 How Shields Health Solutions Addresses Health Disparities 1024 576 Shields Health Solutions

The Covid-19 pandemic has further highlighted the prevalent inequities in our health system that lead to different outcomes based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and a variety of other determinants. Brian S. Smith, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Shields Health Solutions,…

ashp logo

Shields Health Solutions & ExceleraRx participate in the ASHP Specialty Pharmacy Conference Virtual Event.

 Shields Health Solutions & ExceleraRx participate in the ASHP Specialty Pharmacy Conference Virtual Event. 1024 576 Shields Health Solutions

Shields Health Solutions and ExceleraRx, LLC presented two abstracts and posters at the ASHP Specialty Conference Virtual Event held July 14–16. The first poster, Improved Oncology Total Medical Expense Associated with the use of Integrated Health System Specialty Pharmacy Care…

man resting against guard rail on walking path

 The Benefit of Embedded Pharmacists for Patients with HIV

  The Benefit of Embedded Pharmacists for Patients with HIV 1024 576 Shields Health Solutions

We recently interviewed Dr. Ryan Kates, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP, and Clinical Pharmacist from Northwestern Medicine Specialty Pharmacy. Dr. Kates works as an embedded pharmacist in an HIV clinic five days a week and serves as the residency program coordinator for…

SUBSCRIBE TO THE CARE CORNER BLOG