Shields Health Solutions expands access to treatment through partnership
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:24 AM CDT, Wed July 31, 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa – Shields Health Solutions, a specialty pharmacy accelerator, has expanded its partnership with UnityPoint at Home, a subsidiary of Iowa-based UnityPoint Health, to extend a specialty pharmacy program that provides patients with complex, chronic conditions access to specialized pharmacy services designed to lower costs, broaden treatment options, improve medication management and overall health. “UnityPoint at Home has been a highly valued partner for years, and we are excited to expand our relationship with an organization dedicated to providing outstanding care for complex patients,” said Stephen West, CEO of Shields Health Solutions. “By securing access to 90% of the limited distribution drugs that complex patients need and opening the door to restricted payer networks, our accelerated partnership will continue to create access to affordable care, while improving therapy management and care coordination for UnityPoint at Home’s patients.” Shields’ expansive access to payer networks and complex drugs, including recently approved and newly available drugs, will allow patients with chronic, complex conditions, to receive all their services through UnityPoint at Home with increased access to specialty treatment options. Shields currently partners with nearly 80 health systems around the country, helping partners reduce co-pays, promptly receive medication delivery, and improve medication adherence.
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