Tag: Diplomat Pharmacy
In brief: CMS releases 2020 fee schedule, UnitedHealth Group buys specialty pharmacy
December 13, 2019HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - The 2020 Medicare fee schedule grants 1.6% to 2.4% CPI-U increases in several categories, AAHomecare reports.
The fee schedule includes a 2.4% increase for former competitive bidding areas and a 2.4% increase for diabetes supplies in the national mail-order program. It also includes a 1.6% increase for non-rural areas.
The fee schedule for rural/non-contiguous areas will be 50% of the unadjusted fee schedule (2015) and 50% of the new adjusted fee schedule.
The fee schedule for...
UnitedHealth Group buys specialty pharmacy
December 12, 2019HME News Staff
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., and FLINT, Mich. - UnitedHealth Group's Optum division will pay about $300 million to buy Diplomat, a provider of specialty pharmacy and infusion services, according to news reports.
Diplomat focuses on managing specialty medications, including oncology and immunology, and provides specialized infusion therapies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
“With its focus in specialty and infusion services, Diplomat has a proven track record of solving the unique challenges...
In brief: Diplomat Pharmacy targets key markets, RemitData sells to eSolutions
September 22, 2017HME News Staff
FLINT, Mich. - Diplomat Pharmacy has acquired Focus Rx Pharmacy Services, a specialty and infusion pharmacy with two locations in New York state.“This partnership opens growth opportunities, especially in the key markets of New York and New Jersey,” said Phil Rielly, vice president of Diplomat and president of Diplomat Specialty Infusion Group. “Focus Rx brings over 15 regional and national payer contracts, boosting Diplomat's prescription and payer access.”Focus Rx provides...
In brief: Diplomat Pharmacy targets key markets, RemitData sells to eSolutions
September 22, 2017HME News Staff
FLINT, Mich. - Diplomat Pharmacy has acquired Focus Rx Pharmacy Services, a specialty and infusion pharmacy with two locations in New York state.“This partnership opens growth opportunities, especially in the key markets of New York and New Jersey,” said Phil Rielly, vice president of Diplomat and president of Diplomat Specialty Infusion Group. “Focus Rx brings over 15 regional and national payer contracts, boosting Diplomat's prescription and payer access.”Focus Rx provides...
Diplomat Specialty Infusion expands into parenteral nutrition
June 7, 2017HME News Staff
URBANDALE, Iowa - Diplomat Specialty Infusion Group, a home infusion pharmacy, has added a sterile compounding environment to its Iowa location, paving the way for it to provide parenteral nutrition therapies. Diplomat's location in Urbandale now features an ISO 7 cleanroom, the standard needed to compound IV nutrition formulations. A cleanroom is a controlled environment with a low level of pollutants. ThriveRx, the nutrition division, focuses on home parenteral and enteral nutrition. Diplomat...
Diplomat Pharmacy unites infusion companies
December 8, 2016HME News Staff
FLINT, Mich. - Diplomat Pharmacy has launched Diplomat Specialty Infusion Group, a new brand to unite five subsidiaries: American Homecare Federation, At-Home IV Infusion Professional, BioRx, MedPro Rx and XAS Infusion Suites. “As we continue to build on the work we have done, we are excited to move forward with the launch of our new brand,” said Phil Hagerman, CEO and chairman. “Together, our combined resources allow us to continue to build upon our expertise and services for patients...