How to accelerate financial results of a specialty pharmacy service

As the prevalence of specialty medications continues to grow, health systems are uniquely positioned to enhance care for patients who require these high-cost, hard-to-manage drugs. In addition to improving clinical outcomes, patient engagement, physician satisfaction and cost of care, a health system specialty pharmacy service can drive incremental revenue and improve profitability - key benefits considering COVID-19. This discussion will outline:

• The importance of embedding pharmacists and pharmacy liaisons into care teams to improve patient adherence and outcomes
• Why a comprehensive opportunity assessment is critical to ensure long-term success and overcome barriers to growth
• How accelerating an in-house specialty pharmacy service can protect against the financial impact of recent drug manufacturer 340 contract pharmacy policies

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After this program, you'll be able to..

• Understand the financial impact of in-house specialty pharmacy service for patients, providers and health systems
• Define the clinically integrated health system specialty pharmacy model
• Explain strategies to overcome barriers to establishment and expansion of a pharmacy service