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Keep up to date with our latest communications, news and events so you know where we have been, and most importantly, where we are headed.

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Shields Health Solutions and Elliot Health System Establish New Specialty Pharmacy Services

 Shields Health Solutions and Elliot Health System Establish New Specialty Pharmacy Services 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

STOUGHTON, Mass. & MANCHESTER, N.H.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, announces that it…

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Shields Health Solutions and Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware Partner to Enhance Specialty Pharmacy Services for Pediatric Care

 Shields Health Solutions and Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware Partner to Enhance Specialty Pharmacy Services for Pediatric Care 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

STOUGHTON, Mass. & WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, announced today that…

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Shields Health Solutions and MyMichigan Health Partner to Enhance Specialty Pharmacy Services for Patients and Families

 Shields Health Solutions and MyMichigan Health Partner to Enhance Specialty Pharmacy Services for Patients and Families 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

STOUGHTON, Mass. & MIDLAND, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, announced that it…

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Shields Health Solutions and Phoenix Children’s Partner to Establish Specialty Pharmacy Services

 Shields Health Solutions and Phoenix Children’s Partner to Establish Specialty Pharmacy Services 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

STOUGHTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the nation’s premier specialty pharmacy accelerator, announced today that it has partnered with Phoenix Children’s,…

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Shields Health Solutions Expands Nationwide Partnerships to Enhance Specialty Pharmacy Services

 Shields Health Solutions Expands Nationwide Partnerships to Enhance Specialty Pharmacy Services 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

STOUGHTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions (ShieldsRx), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, announced today it is now partnered with…

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Health Systems Leverage Flexibility of Shields Performance Platform to Elevate Specialty Pharmacy

 Health Systems Leverage Flexibility of Shields Performance Platform to Elevate Specialty Pharmacy 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

The Shields Performance Platform encompasses a wide range of solutions and services to add value, elevate outcomes and accelerate growth…

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Shields Health Solutions Awards Resident Research Grant

 Shields Health Solutions Awards Resident Research Grant 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

STOUGHTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the nation’s premier specialty pharmacy accelerator, is proud to award a resident research grant…

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Walgreens Boots Alliance Accelerates Full Acquisition of High-Performing Shields Health Solutions

 Walgreens Boots Alliance Accelerates Full Acquisition of High-Performing Shields Health Solutions 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced the acceleration of its plans for full ownership of Shields…

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Shields Health Solutions to Present Clinical Research Posters on Integrated Specialty at NASP Annual Meeting & Expo and Impanel Health System Partners during Pre-Conference Hospital Workshop

 Shields Health Solutions to Present Clinical Research Posters on Integrated Specialty at NASP Annual Meeting & Expo and Impanel Health System Partners during Pre-Conference Hospital Workshop 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

STOUGHTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, announced today that it will host a…

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Shields Health Solutions and Billings Clinic Collaborate to Provide Enhanced Specialty Pharmacy Services to More Patients and Families

 Shields Health Solutions and Billings Clinic Collaborate to Provide Enhanced Specialty Pharmacy Services to More Patients and Families 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

STOUGHTON, Mass. & BILLINGS, Mont.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions (ShieldsRx), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, announced today that Billings…

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Assessing the Impact of Patient Assistance Programs on Financial Toxicity in Oral Oncology

 Assessing the Impact of Patient Assistance Programs on Financial Toxicity in Oral Oncology 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Shields explores the impact of the cost of oral oncology medications on clinical and economic outcomes in patients with cancer…

Education, Training, Collaboration Key Areas of Focus at ASHP

 Education, Training, Collaboration Key Areas of Focus at ASHP 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

Shields Health Solutions poster presentations highlight a comprehensive approach to specialty patient care and successful results from an expanded offering…

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Exploring the Links Between Specialty Pharmacy and Mental Health

 Exploring the Links Between Specialty Pharmacy and Mental Health 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Specialty pharmacy is deeply engaged in providing treatment for conditions that are at high risk for mental health challenges.

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Shields Health Solutions to Present Poster on Diabetes Care Model at AACE Annual Meeting

 Shields Health Solutions to Present Poster on Diabetes Care Model at AACE Annual Meeting 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

STOUGHTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions (ShieldsRx), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, announced today that Lillian Piz, Manager…

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Multisite Health-Systems Specialty Pharmacy Study Evaluates Adherence to Self-Administered Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs

 Multisite Health-Systems Specialty Pharmacy Study Evaluates Adherence to Self-Administered Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

High adherence to treatment is a key first step toward better patient outcomes, including sustained disease control or remission. Adherence…

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Study Finds Health System Specialty Pharmacies Linked to Reduced Cost of Care for MA Patients

 Study Finds Health System Specialty Pharmacies Linked to Reduced Cost of Care for MA Patients 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

A new study published in the Journal of Managed Care + Specialty Pharmacy found a correlation between health system specialty pharmacies and reduced cost of care…

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Ease The Way for Administration of Challenging Medications

 Ease The Way for Administration of Challenging Medications 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Medications like inhalers and nasal sprays can be challenging for patients to administer correctly. One such drug is varenicline solution…

The Role of a Clinical Pharmacist in Melanoma Care and Education

 The Role of a Clinical Pharmacist in Melanoma Care and Education 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

Because of the likelihood that patients with melanoma will develop adverse effects on therapy, it is crucial for pharmacists to…

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Shields Health Solutions to Participate in Session at the Alliance for Health Policy’s Annual Signature Series

 Shields Health Solutions to Participate in Session at the Alliance for Health Policy’s Annual Signature Series 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

STOUGHTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions (ShieldsRx), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, announced today that Chrissy Kendrick, SPHR, senior…

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Focus on Multiple Sclerosis: Benefits of Advanced Pharmacist Certification, a Glimpse into the Drug Pipeline

 Focus on Multiple Sclerosis: Benefits of Advanced Pharmacist Certification, a Glimpse into the Drug Pipeline 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Given the significant advancements in multiple sclerosis (MS) treatments and new therapies in the pipeline, pharmacists who work with individuals…

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Specialty pharmacy launches near Boston Children’s Hospital aiming to help overcome barriers to care

 Specialty pharmacy launches near Boston Children’s Hospital aiming to help overcome barriers to care 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Boston Children’s Hospital has partnered with Shields Health Solutions, a specialty pharmacy integrator and care provider, to open a children’s pharmacy…

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Shields Health Solutions Earns Great Place To Work™ Certification for the second year and Named Forbes Best Startup Employers 2022

 Shields Health Solutions Earns Great Place To Work™ Certification for the second year and Named Forbes Best Startup Employers 2022 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

STOUGHTON, Mass. (March 16, 2022) – Shields Health Solutions (ShieldsRx), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, announced today…

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Boston Children’s opens specialty pharmacy with Shields

 Boston Children’s opens specialty pharmacy with Shields 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Shields Health Solutions has partnered with Boston Children’s Hospital to open a specialty pharmacy next to the Longwood campus, a…

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Shields Health Solutions and Boston Children’s Hospital Collaborate to Give Patients and Families Enhanced Specialty Pharmacy Services

 Shields Health Solutions and Boston Children’s Hospital Collaborate to Give Patients and Families Enhanced Specialty Pharmacy Services 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Boston Children’s Hospital, the number one pediatric hospital in the nation, has established a specialty pharmacy called Boston Children’s…

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Shields Health Solutions Announces Pharmacists with Specialty Pharmacy Qualifications

 Shields Health Solutions Announces Pharmacists with Specialty Pharmacy Qualifications 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Specialty pharmacy integrator Shields Health Solutions today announced that new or renewed certifications and credentials have been awarded to 34 Shields…

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Shields Pharmacists New Certifications

 Shields Pharmacists New Certifications 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Below is a list of Shields Health Solutions pharmacists who earned new certifications in 2021 and the beginning of 2022:…

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Association between health system specialty pharmacy use and health care costs among national sample of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries

 Association between health system specialty pharmacy use and health care costs among national sample of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

BACKGROUND: Health care expenditures are growing rapidly. There is a growing body of literature showing that health system specialty pharmacy is…

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Outlook for Health System-Based Specialty Pharmacy in 2022 and Beyond

 Outlook for Health System-Based Specialty Pharmacy in 2022 and Beyond 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

With integrated specialty pharmacies enabling health systems to improve patient outcomes and lower total medical costs, every hospital will need…

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Shields Health Solutions Awards Resident Research Grants

 Shields Health Solutions Awards Resident Research Grants 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions, the nation’s premier specialty pharmacy accelerator, is proud to award resident research grants in the amount…

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Leveraging Data to Gain a Specialty Edge

 Leveraging Data to Gain a Specialty Edge 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Hospitals and health systems continue to build and expand their own specialty pharmacies, and with good reason, according to several…

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Shields Health Solutions improves medication affordability for diabetes patients

 Shields Health Solutions improves medication affordability for diabetes patients 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

BOSTON, November 18, 2021 – Shields Health Solutions, the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, is drastically improving medication…

Diversifying Your Pharmacy’s Revenue Streams

 Diversifying Your Pharmacy’s Revenue Streams 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

A successful pharmacy is one that doesn’t rest on its laurels and continues to be innovative and opportunistic. After all,…

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Cancer patients, caregivers benefit with integrated clinic-to-pharmacy care through Prime Therapeutics’ IntegratedRx™ – Oncology

 Cancer patients, caregivers benefit with integrated clinic-to-pharmacy care through Prime Therapeutics’ IntegratedRx™ – Oncology 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Helping improve a member’s cancer care journey through coordinated care approach a cornerstone to putting the patient first, driving better…

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Health-System Specialty Pharmacy Built to Evolve

 Health-System Specialty Pharmacy Built to Evolve 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Growing demand for specialty care, shifting prescriber habits, and new reimbursement models have forced stakeholders to adjust practices to optimize…

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Walgreens To Buy $970M Majority Stake In Specialty Pharmacy Developer

 Walgreens To Buy $970M Majority Stake In Specialty Pharmacy Developer 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Walgreens Boots Alliance is investing $970 million for a majority stake in a specialty pharmacy company that works with hospitals…

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Walgreens Boots Alliance Makes Majority Investment in Shields Health Solutions, Expanding Position in Fast-Growing Specialty Pharmacy Market

 Walgreens Boots Alliance Makes Majority Investment in Shields Health Solutions, Expanding Position in Fast-Growing Specialty Pharmacy Market 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

DEERFIELD, Ill. & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) and Shields Health Solutions today announced that WBA, through its…

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Walgreens Boots takes a controlling stake in Shields Health Solutions

 Walgreens Boots takes a controlling stake in Shields Health Solutions 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

The company will pay $970 million to increase its ownership of the Stoughton-based specialty pharmacy company to 71 percent

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How Health System Specialty Pharmacy Can Be An Engine for Improving Health Equity

 How Health System Specialty Pharmacy Can Be An Engine for Improving Health Equity 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

The COVID-19 pandemic has elevated the urgency of addressing health equity and the role of social determinants of health (SDoH)…

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Health System-Based Specialty Pharmacy Offers Unique Advantages in HIV Care

 Health System-Based Specialty Pharmacy Offers Unique Advantages in HIV Care 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Specialty pharmacists’ roles have grown in new and exciting ways in recent years, and those changes have directly impacted health…

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Strategies Health Systems With Integrated Specialty Pharmacy Use to Support Complex Patients

 Strategies Health Systems With Integrated Specialty Pharmacy Use to Support Complex Patients 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

As the ongoing shift to value-based care inspires health care providers to maximize efficiency, health systems with an integrated specialty…

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Excelera® and Aptitude Health Offer New Specialty Pharmacy Focused Educational Resources for Cancer Care

 Excelera® and Aptitude Health Offer New Specialty Pharmacy Focused Educational Resources for Cancer Care 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Excelera®, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shields Health Solutions and the company behind the Excelera Network, announced today a new specialty pharmacy-focused…

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Eight Shields Health Solutions Partner Pharmacists and Four Excelera Network Pharmacists Receive Exclusive “Certified Specialty Pharmacist” Accreditation

 Eight Shields Health Solutions Partner Pharmacists and Four Excelera Network Pharmacists Receive Exclusive “Certified Specialty Pharmacist” Accreditation 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

BOSTON & MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Specialty pharmacy integrator Shields Health Solutions and Excelera®, a wholly owned subsidiary of a subsidiary of Shields and the company…

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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Partners with Shields Health Solutions to Enhance Statewide Specialty Pharmacy Services

 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Partners with Shields Health Solutions to Enhance Statewide Specialty Pharmacy Services 606 220 Shields Health Solutions

BATON ROUGE, LA (July 27, 2021) – Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS), a leading health care innovator…

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Excelera Network Welcomes Kettering Health

 Excelera Network Welcomes Kettering Health 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kettering Health has entered an agreement with Excelera®, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shields Health Solutions and the company behind the…

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CHRISTUS Health Partners with Shields Health Solutions to Give Patients and Families Enhanced Specialty Pharmacy Services

 CHRISTUS Health Partners with Shields Health Solutions to Give Patients and Families Enhanced Specialty Pharmacy Services 900 500 Shields Health Solutions

IRVING, Texas (June 29 2021) – CHRISTUS Health, a Catholic faith-based not-for-profit health system with more than 600 centers, including…

Shields Health buys largest specialty pharmacy competitor

 Shields Health buys largest specialty pharmacy competitor 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

Shields Health Solutions, the Stoughton specialty pharmacy company, said Tuesday it acquired ExceleraRx Corp., its biggest competitor, in a deal that will increase its leverage with drug makers and companies that manage prescription plans for employers and insurers.

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Excelera Network Welcomes BJC HealthCare

 Excelera Network Welcomes BJC HealthCare 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

MINNEAPOLIS, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BJC HealthCare has entered an agreement with Excelera®, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shields Health Solutions and the…

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Shields Health Solutions, A Great Place To Work®, Opens Phoenix Location

 Shields Health Solutions, A Great Place To Work®, Opens Phoenix Location 1024 704 Shields Health Solutions

PHOENIX, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Shields Health Solutions, the country’s leading health system specialty pharmacy integrator, has grown tremendously…

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Study Shows Shields Health Solutions Integrated Specialty Pharmacy Model Significantly Reduces Total Cost of Care

 Study Shows Shields Health Solutions Integrated Specialty Pharmacy Model Significantly Reduces Total Cost of Care 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

BOSTON, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the leading health system specialty pharmacy integrator, announced today the…

Patient Safety and the Role of a Specialty Pharmacist in a Health System

 Patient Safety and the Role of a Specialty Pharmacist in a Health System 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

The specialty pharmacist has a unique role in medication safety. Not only are they responsible for ensuring safe, effective, appropriate use of specialty medications—and ensuring that the patient is educated on their therapy and can be adherent—but they also play a strong role in promoting a positive safety culture within their pharmacy setting.

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Patients with Complex Chronic Illnesses Can Now Receive More Affordable Medications and New Pharmacy Services With No Added Costs

 Patients with Complex Chronic Illnesses Can Now Receive More Affordable Medications and New Pharmacy Services With No Added Costs 350 300 Shields Health Solutions

NORFOLK, Va. & STOUGHTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Over the last four months, Sentara Healthcare patients with complex, chronic conditions have benefitted from…

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ExceleraRx, LLC Supports Careers in Health System Specialty Pharmacy with Virtual Residency Rotation

 ExceleraRx, LLC Supports Careers in Health System Specialty Pharmacy with Virtual Residency Rotation 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

The Excelera® Residency Rotation is designed for pharmacists in residency programs affiliated with Excelera Network members. Attendees will learn about integrated specialty pharmacy, Excelera and the Excelera Network, and explore a variety of topics intended to provide pharmacy and administrative residents perspective on different aspects of health system specialty pharmacy (HSSP). The virtual program consists of four, one-hour sessions which include interactive experiences with thought leaders in HSSP as well as the opportunity to present research.

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Shields Health Solutions Announces Strategic Sponsorship of ASHP’s Specialty Pharmacy Future Directions Summit

 Shields Health Solutions Announces Strategic Sponsorship of ASHP’s Specialty Pharmacy Future Directions Summit 321 157 Shields Health Solutions

STOUGHTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions, the leading health system specialty pharmacy integrator in the country, announces its sponsorship of the…

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Trade and Channel Strategies – December 13-15, 2021 (Virtual)

 Trade and Channel Strategies – December 13-15, 2021 (Virtual) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

The “go-to” event for trade, channel, market access, account strategy and brand professionals. Join your industry counterparts this December to…

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ASHP Midyear – December 5-9, 2021 (Orlando, FL)

 ASHP Midyear – December 5-9, 2021 (Orlando, FL) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

ASHP Midyear Conference is the largest gathering of pharmacists in the world. Participate in 4+ days of practice advancement, learning,…

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The Academy Pharmacy Growth Collaborative (Meeting 2) – December 1-3 (Phoenix, AZ)

 The Academy Pharmacy Growth Collaborative (Meeting 2) – December 1-3 (Phoenix, AZ) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

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The Academy COO Summit (Meeting 2) – November 15-17, 2021 (Scottsdale, AZ)

 The Academy COO Summit (Meeting 2) – November 15-17, 2021 (Scottsdale, AZ) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

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9th Annual Beckers CEO/CFO Roundtable – November 15-17, 2021 (Virtual and Chicago, IL)

 9th Annual Beckers CEO/CFO Roundtable – November 15-17, 2021 (Virtual and Chicago, IL) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Becker’s Healthcare is planning on a hybrid live + virtual experience for Becker’s Hospital Review 9th Annual CEO + CFO…

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The Academy CFO Forum (Meeting 2) – November 3-7, 2021 (Palm Beach, FL)

 The Academy CFO Forum (Meeting 2) – November 3-7, 2021 (Palm Beach, FL) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

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Asembia Specialty Summit – October 26-29, 2021 (Las Vegas, NV)

 Asembia Specialty Summit – October 26-29, 2021 (Las Vegas, NV) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Asembia is excited to be planning an in-person event comprised of networking, sessions, exhibits and more. Asembia’s Specialty Pharmacy Summit is…

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ASHP Conference for Pharmacy Leaders – October 18-19, 2021 (Chicago, IL)

 ASHP Conference for Pharmacy Leaders – October 18-19, 2021 (Chicago, IL) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

The premier conference on today’s topics for effective pharmacy leaders. More updates will be provided in the upcoming months.

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HLTH 2021 – October 17-20, 2021 (Boston, MA)

 HLTH 2021 – October 17-20, 2021 (Boston, MA) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

HLTH 2021 is the preeminent event designed for the health industry, bringing together senior leaders to solve healthcare’s most pressing…

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NASP Annual Meeting and Expo – September 27-30, 2021 (Washington, DC)

 NASP Annual Meeting and Expo – September 27-30, 2021 (Washington, DC) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Each year, NASP members, industry thought leaders and health care veterans from around the country come together in Washington, DC…

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The Academy – CFO Summit (Meeting 1) – August 18- 22 (Montage Deer Valley, UT)

 The Academy – CFO Summit (Meeting 1) – August 18- 22 (Montage Deer Valley, UT) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

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ASHP Community Pharmacy and Ambulatyory Care Conference – August 17-18, 2021 (Virtual)

 ASHP Community Pharmacy and Ambulatyory Care Conference – August 17-18, 2021 (Virtual) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Due to COVID-19 ASHP Summer 2021 will not take place. Instead there will be two (2) virtual event. The second…

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340B Coalition Summer Conference – July 20 – 22 and 27-28, 2021 (Virtual)

 340B Coalition Summer Conference – July 20 – 22 and 27-28, 2021 (Virtual) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

This year’s conference marks the coalition’s 25th annual summer meeting. The 340B Coalition Conference is the nation’s most well attended…

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ASHP Specailty Pharmacy Conference – July 14 – 16, 2021 (Virtual)

 ASHP Specailty Pharmacy Conference – July 14 – 16, 2021 (Virtual) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Due to COVID-19 ASHP Summer 2021 will not take place. Instead there will be two (2) virtual event. The first…

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Alliance for Health Policy – July 13, 2021 (TBD)

 Alliance for Health Policy – July 13, 2021 (TBD) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

The Alliance for Health Policy’s annual Signature Series is an opportunity to tackle the toughest health policy issues through engaging…

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FPS Pharma Symposium – June 24, 2021 (Virtual)

 FPS Pharma Symposium – June 24, 2021 (Virtual) 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

An invitation only event for pharmaceutical manufacturers, biopharma and life sciences companies to learn more about the strategic priorities of…

Excelera/Shields Merger Strengthens Health Systems’ Stake in Specialty Pharmacy Market

 Excelera/Shields Merger Strengthens Health Systems’ Stake in Specialty Pharmacy Market 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

Minneapolis-based specialty pharmacy company ExceleraRx Corp. has been acquired by Stoughton, Mass.-based Shields Health Solutions, the companies announced Tuesday.

ExceleraRx acquired by Mass.-based specialty pharmacy firm Shields Health Solutions

 ExceleraRx acquired by Mass.-based specialty pharmacy firm Shields Health Solutions 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

Minneapolis-based specialty pharmacy company ExceleraRx Corp. has been acquired by Stoughton, Mass.-based Shields Health Solutions, the companies announced Tuesday.

Shields Health Solutions is acquiring ExceleraRx

 Shields Health Solutions is acquiring ExceleraRx 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

Shields Health Solutions is acquiring ExceleraRx, the companies announced today. The combined entity will be a specialty pharmacy powerhouse that will serve more 60 health systems and academic medical centers and 700 hospitals that “account for the opportunity of $30 billion in specialty pharmacy revenue,” says the press release about the acquisition.

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Shields Health Solutions and ExceleraRx Corp. Join Forces to Advance Health System Specialty Pharmacy

 Shields Health Solutions and ExceleraRx Corp. Join Forces to Advance Health System Specialty Pharmacy 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Shields, the leading health system specialty pharmacy integrator, has joined forces with Excelera, a healthcare company that empowers health systems to provide personalized, integrated care for patients with complex and chronic conditions. The combined company will now be able to reach and offer services to health systems across the U.S., spanning 43 states and 700+ hospitals, providing manufacturers with unparalleled access to data insights, and presenting payors the opportunity to help optimize care and improve outcomes for nearly one million patients with complex and chronic conditions.

Shields Health buys largest specialty pharmacy competitor

 Shields Health buys largest specialty pharmacy competitor 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

Shields Health Solutions, the Stoughton specialty pharmacy company, said Tuesday it acquired ExceleraRx Corp., its biggest competitor, in a deal that will increase its leverage with drug makers and companies that manage prescription plans for employers and insurers.

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Excelera Network Welcomes Rush University Medical Center to Optimize and Innovate Specialty Pharmacy Services

 Excelera Network Welcomes Rush University Medical Center to Optimize and Innovate Specialty Pharmacy Services 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, December 21, 2020 — Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) has partnered with Excelera®, the company behind the Excelera…

At-Home Cancer Care, Infusions Widespread Amid Pandemic

 At-Home Cancer Care, Infusions Widespread Amid Pandemic 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

Specialty Pharmacy Times, a bi-monthly journal and daily news website serving the business and practice of specialty pharmaceuticals and therapy, has expanded its Strategic Alliance Partnership program with the addition of the Excelera Specialty Pharmacy Network, a unique national network of academic institutions and large integrated delivery systems-based specialty pharmacies providing coordinated care to drive higher quality outcomes with complex patients.

The Growing Importance of Access to Health Systems and Integrated Delivery Networks

 The Growing Importance of Access to Health Systems and Integrated Delivery Networks 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

Specialty Pharmacy Times, a bi-monthly journal and daily news website serving the business and practice of specialty pharmaceuticals and therapy, has expanded its Strategic Alliance Partnership program with the addition of the Excelera Specialty Pharmacy Network, a unique national network of academic institutions and large integrated delivery systems-based specialty pharmacies providing coordinated care to drive higher quality outcomes with complex patients.

Specialty Pharmacy Rotations Address Education Gaps, Expand Career Horizons

 Specialty Pharmacy Rotations Address Education Gaps, Expand Career Horizons 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

Specialty Pharmacy Times, a bi-monthly journal and daily news website serving the business and practice of specialty pharmaceuticals and therapy, has expanded its Strategic Alliance Partnership program with the addition of the Excelera Specialty Pharmacy Network, a unique national network of academic institutions and large integrated delivery systems-based specialty pharmacies providing coordinated care to drive higher quality outcomes with complex patients.

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Shields Health Solutions, UCHealth Partner to Give Patients With Complex Chronic Illnesses Access to More Affordable Medications and New Pharmacy Services With No Added Costs

 Shields Health Solutions, UCHealth Partner to Give Patients With Complex Chronic Illnesses Access to More Affordable Medications and New Pharmacy Services With No Added Costs 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

AURORA, Colo. & STOUGHTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UCHealth patients with complex, chronic conditions now have access to specialized pharmacy services to help…

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JAMA Network Open Reports Specialty Pharmacy Partnership Between Shields Health Solutions and UMass Memorial Medical Center Yields Significant Reduction in Total Cost of Care for Patients Filling Prescriptions at Hospital Pharmacy

 JAMA Network Open Reports Specialty Pharmacy Partnership Between Shields Health Solutions and UMass Memorial Medical Center Yields Significant Reduction in Total Cost of Care for Patients Filling Prescriptions at Hospital Pharmacy 843 317 Shields Health Solutions

STOUGHTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In an article published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2771388), a…

Health-System Specialty Pharmacies Address Social Determinants of Health

 Health-System Specialty Pharmacies Address Social Determinants of Health 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

By Jami Schell, PharmD, CSP; Lana Gerzenshtein, PharmD, BCPS, CSP; and Tim Paine Defined as “the conditions in which people…

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ExceleraRx Corp.’s Holt and Schell to Present at InformaConnect IDN BioPharma Summit 2020

 ExceleraRx Corp.’s Holt and Schell to Present at InformaConnect IDN BioPharma Summit 2020 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, October 1, 2020 —Excelera®, the company behind the Excelera Network, announced today that Meredith Holt, National Vice President of…

ACHC and ExceleraRx Corp. Renew Partnership to Advance Pharmacies

 ACHC and ExceleraRx Corp. Renew Partnership to Advance Pharmacies 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

ACHC announces the renewal of its partnership with ExceleraRx Corp. | Pharmacies in the Excelera® Network will receive special pricing on…

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Chartwell Pennsylvania, LP, Affiliated with UPMC d/b/a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Joins the Excelera Network to Optimize Specialty Pharmacy and Home Infusion Services

 Chartwell Pennsylvania, LP, Affiliated with UPMC d/b/a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Joins the Excelera Network to Optimize Specialty Pharmacy and Home Infusion Services 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, September 17, 2020 — Chartwell Pennsylvania, LP has partnered with Excelera®, the company behind the Excelera Network, to…

COVID Jump-Starts Cancer Care at Home

 COVID Jump-Starts Cancer Care at Home 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the country and hospitals reduced in-person visits to a bare minimum, health systems—such as…

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ExceleraRx Corp.’s Polan to Present at Fairview Pharmacy Symposium 2020

 ExceleraRx Corp.’s Polan to Present at Fairview Pharmacy Symposium 2020 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 15, 2020 — Excelera®, the company behind the Excelera Network, announced today that Troy Polan, acting CEO and…

Pandemic Management Strategies for Patients With Cancer at an Academic Medical Center

 Pandemic Management Strategies for Patients With Cancer at an Academic Medical Center 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

By Martha Stutsky, PharmD, BCPS; and Osama Abdelghany, PharmD, MHA, BCOP Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven Health System…

COVID-19 and the Impact on Oral Oncolytics: A Specialty Pharmacy Perspective

 COVID-19 and the Impact on Oral Oncolytics: A Specialty Pharmacy Perspective 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

By Claudia S. Castro, PharmD, MS, BCOP, BCGP; and Amanda Manoogian, PharmD, BCOP The prevalence of individuals living with cancer…

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ExceleraRx Corp.’s Gerzenshtein to Present at Vanderbilt Health-Systems Specialty Pharmacy Outcomes Research Summit

 ExceleraRx Corp.’s Gerzenshtein to Present at Vanderbilt Health-Systems Specialty Pharmacy Outcomes Research Summit 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Wolfe joins Excelera with significant experience in building strategic pharmaceutical manufacturer relationships for publicly traded and private organizations in the healthcare sector

Health Systems Versus Payors: A Duel for SP Care

 Health Systems Versus Payors: A Duel for SP Care 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

Dueling misperceptions among health plans and payors about the value each brings to patient care can make it difficult for…

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Orlando Health Provides Patients with Improved Outcomes Through Increased Access to Innovative Oncology Treatments by Joining the Excelera Network

 Orlando Health Provides Patients with Improved Outcomes Through Increased Access to Innovative Oncology Treatments by Joining the Excelera Network 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Wolfe joins Excelera with significant experience in building strategic pharmaceutical manufacturer relationships for publicly traded and private organizations in the healthcare sector

Digital Technology: An Effective Communication Tool for Pharmacy Staff During COVID-19

 Digital Technology: An Effective Communication Tool for Pharmacy Staff During COVID-19 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

By Vinay Sawant, RPh, MPH, MBA; Ayse Hursid, PharmD; Osama Abdelghany, PharmD, MHA, BCOP; and Terri Sue Bukowski, PharmD, CSP…

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Excelera® and Aptitude Health Partner to Improve Oncology Patient Outcomes Through Combined Clinical Knowledge and Education

 Excelera® and Aptitude Health Partner to Improve Oncology Patient Outcomes Through Combined Clinical Knowledge and Education 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Wolfe joins Excelera with significant experience in building strategic pharmaceutical manufacturer relationships for publicly traded and private organizations in the healthcare sector

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Shields Health Solutions Further Enhances Executive Leadership Team With Four New Appointments

 Shields Health Solutions Further Enhances Executive Leadership Team With Four New Appointments 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

STOUGHTON, Mass., June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Shields Health Solutions (the “Company”), the leading and largest network of hospital-based specialty…

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Lee Cooper Joins Shields Health Solutions Leadership Team As Company Continues To Accelerate Growth

 Lee Cooper Joins Shields Health Solutions Leadership Team As Company Continues To Accelerate Growth 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

STOUGHTON, Mass., June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Shields Health Solutions (the “Company”), the leading and largest network of hospital-based specialty…

Hospitals adapt real estate to fit new normal after COVID-19

 Hospitals adapt real estate to fit new normal after COVID-19 150 150 Shields Health Solutions

Health systems are reassessing their real estate portfolios as they prepare for a post-COVID-19 environment that will likely feature more home-based care and remote working arrangements.

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Excelera® Welcomes Diane Wolfe as National Director of Manufacturer Relations

 Excelera® Welcomes Diane Wolfe as National Director of Manufacturer Relations 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Wolfe joins Excelera with significant experience in building strategic pharmaceutical manufacturer relationships for publicly traded and private organizations in the healthcare sector

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Excelera Announces Key Hires to Support Expanded Product and Service Offerings

 Excelera Announces Key Hires to Support Expanded Product and Service Offerings 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Updates include additions to the leadership team, enhanced technology platform capabilities to track electronic health record data and expanded product portfolio

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