O.C. health firm sells pharmacy division July 30th, 2012, 9:30 am posted by Jan Norman, small-business columnist A-Med Health Care in Huntington Beach has sold its specialty pharmacy division to Altamont Capital Partners, a Palo Alto private equity firm. Altamont is creating a new company, called ModernHEALTH Specialty Pharmacy, which will combine A-Meds assets and the specialty pharmacy operations of Modern HEALTHcare Inc. in Monrovia. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. In a letter to customers, A-Med Health Care CEO Larry Thacker said, Going forward, A-Med will continue to service its medical supply and enteral nutrition patients and health care providers, as well as maintain its industry leading position as the premier medical supply provider in California. The new ModernHEALTH Specialty will be based in Monrovia and serve the needs of patients in 15 states. The company will focus on specialty infusion, particularly IVIG therapy, as well as specialty pharmaceutical therapies with high service needs such as HIV, cystic fibrosis, transplants, hepatitis C and multiple sclerosis. Richard Katz, CEO of ModernHEALTH Specialty Pharmacy, Over the years we have built a substantial specialty pharmacy business at Modern including BioFusion, a leader in the specialty infusion market. Continuing to build these … Continue reading →

WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the month of August, which is National Immunization Awareness Month, CVS/pharmacy's Project Health ("Proyecto Salud" in Spanish) is offering free health screening events focusing on vaccination reviews, vision acuity, glucose, blood pressure and BMI (Body Mass Index) for individuals in multicultural communities who have difficulty accessing preventive care. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100816/NE50800LOGO ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120207/NE48106LOGO-a ) Along with these free health screening events, CVS/pharmacy designated Project Health store locations are also holding "Flu Voucher Fridays" each week during the month of August. Qualifying Project Health attendees who complete the entire health screening process and identify themselves as not having health insurance will be eligible to receive a voucher redeemable for a flu shot at CVS/pharmacy or MinuteClinic this flu season. More than 200 Project Health events will take place during the month of August in the following cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Parents are encouraged to bring their children's immunization records to the events in preparation for school. Although children age seven and older can participate in only two screenings vaccination reviews and vision acuity they are eligible to qualify to receive … Continue reading →

WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic will support people in need this flu season through a flu shot voucher program being held in August as part of CVS/pharmacy's Project Health free screening events. Qualifying patients who attend a "Flu Voucher Fridays" Project Health event, complete the screenings, and identify themselves as not having health insurance will receive a voucher redeemable for a flu shot at any CVS/pharmacy or MinuteClinic location this flu season. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100816/NE50800LOGO ) The flu shot vouchers are being offered as part of National Immunization Awareness Month. CVS/pharmacy's Project Health (Proyecto Salud in Spanish) is also offering free health screening events in August. Screenings will focus on vaccination reviews, vision acuity, glucose, blood pressure and Body Mass Index (BMI) for individuals in multicultural communities who have difficulty accessing preventive care. More than 200 Project Health events will take place in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. "CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic are committed to being the most convenient place to get a flu shot this season," said Papatya Tankut, Vice President, Pharmacy Professional Services at CVS/pharmacy. "Offering flu shot vouchers to patients who may have … Continue reading →

DENVER, July 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoramRx Specialty Pharmacy Services announced today that it has been awarded Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. URAC's Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation ensures that organizations meeting the rigors of accreditation uphold the highest standards in the industry, and reinforces the best clinical and organizational practices for ensuring appropriate and safe medication use and optimal patient outcomes. "The growth of CoramRx's customer base in the managed care and prescription benefit manager community led to the need to seek a second accreditation for the business," said Lori Jordon, Director of Operations for CoramRx. "What makes URAC unique is its focus on and standardization of the quality improvement process and ongoing reporting of performance metrics for organizations seeking accreditation." CoramRx offers national distribution and local services through specialty pharmacy facilities, more than 85 infusion pharmacies, and over 65 ambulatory infusion suites across the United States. With more than 30 years of industry experience, clinical knowledge, and dedicated pharmacy teams, it ensures optimal access to all types of specialty products including oral, injectable, and infusible medications. CoramRx is an affiliate of Coram Specialty … Continue reading →