Cottage Health has partnered with Clearway Health, a specialty pharmacy services company, to develop a specialty pharmacy program that enhances patient access to medications with concierge-level service at a lower cost. This collaboration brings personalized pharmacy support to Cottage Health’s specialty outpatient clinics, enhancing patient access to medications.
The program is designed to simplify the prescription process by assisting with insurance approvals, financial assistance, medication delivery, and ongoing support, making it easier for patients to manage their treatment without delays or added stress.
As part of the partnership, pharmacists and patient liaisons are integrated directly within Cottage Health’s specialty clinics, working closely with patients to navigate insurance coverage, secure financial assistance and manage prior authorizations—alleviating administrative burdens for both patients and providers.
Health Technology Insights: Madison Dearborn to Acquire Major Stake in NextGen Healthcare
“Integrating pharmacy services directly into our clinics allows us to address the unique challenges patients face with specialty medications,” said Lisa Moore, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Cottage Health. “This ensures our patients receive the therapies they need while reducing barriers and improving outcomes.”
The program has already launched at the Cottage Cystic Fibrosis Clinic and pediatric clinics, where patient liaisons are assisting patients with accessing both specialty and non-specialty medications.
Health Technology Insights: National Alliance for Hispanic Health Partners with Merck Manuals to Expand Free Access to Trusted Health Info for Women’s Health Month
Specialty medications typically require special handling, administration and monitoring and are used to treat chronic conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, cancer and inflammatory conditions.
“Clearway Health is pleased to work alongside Cottage Health to provide their patients and community with transformative specialty pharmacy services,” said Allison Arant, senior vice president, client development and marketing, Clearway Health. “Cottage Health’s patient-first approach and commitment to helping patients get back to living their lives directly coincides with our ability to improve access to care and manage the complex medical needs of patients. Every patient deserves the care we provide. We celebrate and congratulate Cottage Health for choosing to build this program and offer specialty pharmacy services to their patients.”
Future plans include expanding specialty pharmacy services to other Cottage Health clinics and opening an outpatient retail and specialty pharmacy, further enhancing medication access and convenience for patients.
Health Technology Insights: World Ovarian Cancer Coalition Launches Global Awareness Campaign
To participate in our interviews, please write to our HealthTech Media Room at sudipto@intentamplify.com
Source – PR Newswire
