In this episode, we are joined by Steve Zabriski, Pharmacists, MBA, Senior Director, Payer Strategies at Acentrus Specialty, to discuss a novel specialty pharmacy model that promises better care for the sickest patients, an improved patient journey, and may deliver lower overall healthcare costs. Tune in to learn about MID and all of the benefits to patients, plan sponsors, health systems and manufacturers. This episode is sponsored by Acentrus Specialty.
Summary
The Benefits of Medically Integrated Specialty Pharmacy Model with Acentrus Specialty's Steve Zabriski
Introduction
Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the world of specialty pharmacies with Steve Zabriski, MBA, and Senior Director of Payer Strategies at Acentrus Specialty. In this discussion, we'll explore a new and innovative approach to specialty pharmacy that promises better care for patients, improved patient journeys, and lowered overall healthcare costs.
The Importance of Specialty Pharmacy
Steve explains that specialty pharmacy is now the fastest-growing segment in the pharmaceutical industry. It holds a critical importance for healthcare systems, offering economic benefits and improved patient care. The concept of medically integrated specialty pharmacy care is discussed, and how it differs from traditional blockbuster drugs.
Benefits of Medically Integrated Specialty Pharmacy Model
Medically integrated dispensing pharmacies have been proven to be superior to traditional pharmacies in the patient experience. They offer a more compassionate solution for patients by simplifying the patient journey, reducing confusion and anxiety, and starting therapy as soon as possible. Pharmaceutical manufacturers also benefit from this model, as it reduces stress for patients and ensures a patient-centric approach.
The Future of Specialty Pharmacy
Specialty pharmacies are the fastest growing area of pharmacy. Pharmaceutical manufacturers should consider health system specialty pharmacies for inclusion in their networks as these pharmacies provide access to specialty medications and reduce abandonment, optimizing the use of important medicines from pharmaceutical manufacturers. Health systems and specialty pharmacies also coordinate financial aid through patient assistance programs and foundations that they're aligned with to support patients who qualify.
In conclusion, Acentrus Specialty's innovative approach to specialty pharmacy, as discussed by Steve Zabriski, can benefit plan sponsors, health systems, manufacturers and patients by offering a better care model, improved patient journeys, and potentially reduced healthcare costs.
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This episode aired on 04/17/2023 and can be listened here.
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