In the latest pharma-academia partnership, Genzyme and Cleveland Clinic researchers will align their efforts to better understand and treat multiple sclerosis. Their new research collaboration will span at least five years and will be led by a steering committee of researchers from both organizations, Genzyme said. Initially, their work will focus on better understanding the […]
CoverMyMeds and DrFirst have partnered to enable electronic prior authorization (ePA) functionality within DrFirst’s medication management software. Under the new partnership, CoverMyMeds’ ePA functionality will be incorporated within DrFirst’s market-leading medication management software, including its Rcopia e-prescribing, RcopiaMU for Meaningful Use, and Patient Advisor medication adherence platforms. Some drugs require prior authorizations (PA), a formulary […]
ShopRite is planning to open a pharmacy inside the Doylestown Hospital on June 1, marking its first location inside a medical facility. In addition to filling prescriptions, the pharmacy also will offer OTC medications. Patients treated in the medical office next to the hospital also can have their prescriptions filled before they leave the hospital […]
Benefitfocus, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, announced that AmeriGas Propane, Inc. has selected Benefitfocus HR INTOUCH MARKETPLACE® to support benefits administration, enrollment and employee communication. AmeriGas is the largest U.S. retail propane marketer and has almost 9,000 employees at more than 1,200 locations in all 50 states. As a single cloud-based […]
Celgene’s recently approved Otezla is a new medication for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. Otezla is an oral small-molecule inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) specific for cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). Celgene recently selected a limited number of specialty pharmacies to distribute Otezla, including: Diplomat, Avella Specialty Pharmacy, ReCept Pharmacy, and CareMed Pharmaceutical Services. Celgene’s new […]
Following the recent activities affecting the Employer/On-Site Clinic market, Rite Aid acquired Houston-based RediClinic, one of the nation’s leading operators of retail clinics. Walgreens recently signed a definitive agreement with Water Street Healthcare Partners (Water Street), a strategic investor focused exclusively on the health care industry, in which Water Street will acquire a majority interest […]
Primary care doctors are struggling with their role in the new world of health care reform. Many are increasing the number of patients they see during a day to bring in more cash. Others are becoming employees of larger physician groups or hospitals that are increasingly acquiring clinics. When a team of medical “mystery shoppers” […]
Aureus Health Services, launched through the acquisition of specialty pharmacies Town Total Health and Special Design Health Care launched its new HUB service platform. Aureus Health Services is a specialty pharmacy and health management company that provides drug fulfillment and other solutions designed to address the complexity of specialty medications and health conditions for patients, […]