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Learn From Our Successes in Elevating Specialty Pharmacy
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Study Finds Health System Specialty Pharmacies Linked to Reduced Cost of Care for MA Patients
May 6, 2022A new study published in the Journal of Managed Care + Specialty Pharmacy found a correlation between health system specialty pharmacies and reduced cost of care for Medicare Advantage patients when compared to cost of care associated with mail order or retail pharmacies.
Ease The Way for Administration of Challenging Medications
May 5, 2022Medications like inhalers and nasal sprays can be challenging for patients to administer correctly. One such drug is varenicline solution (Tyrvaya), a prescription nasal spray used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. Because the medication must
The Role of a Clinical Pharmacist in Melanoma Care and Education
April 25, 2022It is estimated that 99,780 people in the United States will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2022. Because of the likelihood that patients with melanoma will develop adverse effects on therapy, it is crucial for pharmacists to proactively educate patients and provide
Reducing Health Disparities during National Minority Health Month
April 20, 2022April is National Minority Health Month, and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health is highlighting the key role individuals and organizations can play in helping to reduce health disparities and improve the health of racial
Shields Health Solutions to Participate in Session at the Alliance for Health Policy’s Annual Signature Series
April 13, 2022STOUGHTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions (ShieldsRx), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, announced today that Chrissy Kendrick, SPHR, senior director of human resources, and Kristen Ditch, PharmD, BCCCP, manager of clinical outcomes at ShieldsRx, will participate in a Thought
Focus on Multiple Sclerosis: Benefits of Advanced Pharmacist Certification, a Glimpse into the Drug Pipeline
April 8, 2022Given the significant advancements in multiple sclerosis (MS) treatments and new therapies in the pipeline, pharmacists who work with individuals affected by MS will, ideally, be equipped with specialized knowledge of how to manage their complex needs and better service
Specialty pharmacy launches near Boston Children’s Hospital aiming to help overcome barriers to care
March 31, 2022Boston Children’s Hospital has partnered with Shields Health Solutions, a specialty pharmacy integrator and care provider, to open a children’s pharmacy across from the hospital.
Shields Health Solutions Earns Great Place To Work™ Certification for the second year and Named Forbes Best Startup Employers 2022
March 16, 2022STOUGHTON, Mass. (March 16, 2022) – Shields Health Solutions (ShieldsRx), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, announced today that it is Great Place to Work-Certified™ for the second year in a row. Additionally, Forbes recognized ShieldsRx as a Best
Living Life to the Fullest after a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
March 15, 2022It’s so hard to imagine the emotions of receiving a diagnosis that can affect the rest of your life, maintaining relationships, succeeding at a job, and just day-to-day living activities. It can be even more challenging to envision what it
Boston Children’s opens specialty pharmacy with Shields
March 9, 2022Shields Health Solutions has partnered with Boston Children’s Hospital to open a specialty pharmacy next to the Longwood campus, a business that the groups say will help improve the pharmacy experience for patients with complex chronic conditions.