White Papers

Integrated Health Systems Can Leverage Their Strengths to Offer an Alternative to Traditional Pharmacy Benefit Management 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Integrated Health Systems Can Leverage Their Strengths to Offer an Alternative to Traditional Pharmacy Benefit Management

This white paper provides a brief history of PBMs, describes what’s broken in the PBM industry, notes that the strengths of health systems support a realigned PBM model, and advises partnering with an outside resource when launching an integrated PBM. • The PBM industry has consolidated into a handful of misaligned and dominant players. • Consolidation has reduced competition and driven up prices. • Health systems can leverage their unique strengths to create a better PBM model.
Health Systems Working Together Strengthen Their In-House Specialty Pharmacy Capabilities and Optimize Patient Care 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Health Systems Working Together Strengthen Their In-House Specialty Pharmacy Capabilities and Optimize Patient Care

This white paper provides background on the specialty pharmacy market, describes the role of health systems in specialty pharmacy care, acknowledges the challenges they face, and outlines the benefits of…

How Health Systems Can Optimize Revenue Streams and Improve the Patient Experience by Providing Home Infusion Pharmacy Services 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

How Health Systems Can Optimize Revenue Streams and Improve the Patient Experience by Providing Home Infusion Pharmacy Services

This white paper describes the home infusion opportunity, outlines factors to consider in deciding whether to launch a home infusion program, and recommends resources. A case study describing an Excelera Home Infusion Solutions engagement is included. • Home infusion is a growing category. • Many health systems find that home infusion aligns with clinical and financial goals. • A consultant can help health systems get to market faster as they develop their in-house home infusion expertise.