AscellaHealth Launches Expanded Website: User-Friendly Content on Global Specialty Pharmacy and Healthcare Services for Patients, Payers, Life Sciences and Providers
BERWYN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AscellaHealth, a global specialty pharmacy and healthcare solutions company, announces the unveiling of a more robust, streamlined website with easy-to-navigate content featuring its innovative programs and services for key market sectors: patients – the focal point for all AscellaHealth initiatives; payers, including health plans and employers; life sciences, spanning pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers; and providers comprising health systems, prescribers and specialty pharmacies. The newly designed website supports innovative opportunities to deliver the best possible experience for patients with chronic or complex conditions requiring specialty medications or cell and gene therapies, as well as alternative financial solutions that address the steep cost of therapies.
“By enhancing our digital presence and customizing the content for key audience stakeholders, we take another step forward in positioning our fast-growth company as a leader in end-to-end Specialty Pharmaceutical services that improve access to medications for patients, optimize clinical outcomes and pioneer payment and pricing models that adequately balance access and affordability, while sufficiently valuing curative therapies,” says Dea Belazi, president and CEO, AscellaHealth. “Our comprehensive HUB services for life science companies and clinical patient support capabilities help to simplify communications between prescribers, patients and pharmacies, improve access and decrease medication fulfillment times. We’re also very proud of our custom and innovative copay and financial assistance solutions which enhance patient affordability of high-cost specialty medications to increase therapy adherence and brand loyalty.”
AscellaHealth’s state-of-the-art programs and services include:
- Limited distribution drug fulfillment
- Pre-commercialization and market access
- Group purchasing services and drug rebate programs
- Patient Support and HUB Services
- Financial and copay assistance programs
- Specialty Pharmacy and Medical Benefit Management
Belazi adds, “This redesigned website gives visitors an inside look at AscellaHealth’s patient-first solutions and demonstrates our industry leadership in Specialty Pharmacy. Newcomers to our site, as well as longtime clients and stakeholders, will appreciate our expanded programs to help manufacturers extend the value of their products and increase outcomes, while supporting payers and providers in their efforts to reduce administrative waste and manage high-cost specialty spend.”
Visit the newly designed website at www.AscellaHealth.com.
About AscellaHealth LLC
AscellaHealth is a global Specialty Pharmacy and Healthcare services organization serving patients, payers, life sciences and providers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of customized, tech-enabled specialty pharmaceutical and medical management services. An Inc. 5000 2021 winner, AscellaHealth’s unique, patient-centric approach is built upon proprietary technology processes for innovative programs and services optimizing health outcomes and quality of life for patients with complex chronic conditions or rare diseases that require specialty medications and/or gene and cell therapies. Visit www.AscellaHealth.com.
Contacts
Media:
Nicole Dufour
CPR Communications
[email protected]
201.641.1911 x 54
AscellaHealth Expands Pharmaceutical Services for Life Sciences: Pre-Commercialization and Outsourced Market Access Solutions and Patient Support & HUB Services Ensure Optimal Access and Clinical Outcomes
BERWYN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AscellaHealth, a global specialty pharmacy and healthcare solutions company, announces a comprehensive suite of Specialty Pharmacy (SP) services, including pre-commercialization, outsourced market access, wholesale, 3PL, limited distribution drug (LDD) fulfillment, and custom Patient Support and HUB Services. AscellaHealth now serves as an extension of the pharmaceutical company’s trade or market access team with outsourced market access solutionsthat provide strategic payer expertise, utilization management, pull-through programs and real-time data access.
AscellaHealth capabilities span the entire product life cycle and prescription process, streamlining communications between prescriber, patient and pharmacy to eliminate barriers, decrease time-to-fill, enhance the patient journey and optimize outcomes.
“As a true industry partner with a thorough understanding of the payer mix and value, AscellaHealth’s outsourced market access solutionsamplify the activities of a company’s trade and market access team,” says Dea Belazi, president and CEO, AscellaHealth. “Our deep bench experience and expertise in payer reimbursement and strategy development, in-depth understanding of the competitive environment, programs designed to drive branded volume and data-driven cost savings analyses result in optimal patient access to products in major specialty and rare disease categories.”
The AscellaHealth service portfolio also features customized clinical support programs and interventions that result in better compliance to therapy. As Belazi explains, “Our LDD pharmacy and partners offer centers of excellence across many specialty conditions and high touch capabilities to further improve the patient experience, decrease time-to-fill and optimize outcomes.”
AscellaHealth’s pre-commercialization and market access solutions ensure that products are brought to market successfully, eliminating barriers so patients can access therapy when they need it most. AscellaHealth’s LDD fulfillment model ensures patients can seamlessly access medications and obtain the high touch support they need.
Belazi adds, “Our patient support begins when the prescriber submits an enrollment for their patient. From there we coordinate benefits verification, ensure the medication reaches the patient in a timely manner and implement key interventions at key points in therapy. This includes side effects management, with patient engagement initiatives throughout the process for optimal outcomes. Our goal is to eliminate every possible barrier to achieving the best possible outcome for every specialty or rare disease patient.”
AscellaHealth’s comprehensive portfolio of services for Life Sciences are customizable based on client needs, available “a la carte” and include:
- Pre-Commercialization Strategies
- Outsourced Market Access Solutions
- Wholesale, Distribution and 3PL Services
- LDD Fulfillment
- Custom Compliance & Persistency Programs
- Streamlined Prior Authorizations
- Technology-based Patient Engagement
- Copay and Financial Assistance Programs
- Real-time Rx Data and Analytics
“Our full suite of tailored services for pharmaceutical manufacturers are designed to optimize product access, increase clinical outcomes and enhance quality of life for patients with specialty conditions or rare or orphan diseases,” Belazi concludes.
About AscellaHealth LLC
AscellaHealth is a global Specialty Pharmacy and Healthcare services organization serving payers, providers, life sciences and patients, offering a comprehensive portfolio of customized, tech-enabled specialty pharmaceutical and medical management services. An Inc. 5000 2021 winner, AscellaHealth’s unique, patient-centric approach is built upon proprietary technology processes for innovative programs and services optimizing health outcomes and quality of life for patients with complex chronic conditions or rare diseases that require specialty medications and/or gene and cell therapies. Visit www.AscellaHealth.com.
Contacts
Media:
Nicole Dufour
CPR Communications
[email protected]
201.641.1911 x 54
Celebrate Medical Heroes By Joining A Free Virtual Activity Challenge This January
CISCRP’s 4th Annual Medical Heroes Appreci-a-thon Event Promotes Staying Active While Learning About the Importance of Clinical Research Participation.
BOSTON (PRWEB) December 28, 2021– The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP), a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and informing the public about the clinical research process, announced today its 4th annual Medical Heroes Appreci-a-thon event. This is a free, virtual activity challenge that is open to the public and will be held January 3rd-31st. The Medical Heroes Appreci-a-thon brings the public and global clinical research community together to express their appreciation for all “Medical Heroes” — clinical trial volunteers, medical and healthcare professionals, and researchers.
Racers can log their activity throughout the month of January, with each measurement of activity converted into
miles that will pin-point teams on the virtual course. This year’s virtual racecourse will wrap around the coastline of Oahu, with scenic views for participants to enjoy every mile.
Hear experiences from past Appreci-a-thon participants:
“Appreci-a-thon is a fun way to give back, learn about clinical research, and honor Medical Heroes.”
“This challenge is a great way to stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues!”
The Medical Heroes Appreci-a-thon virtual activity challenge starts January 3rd and runs through January 31st.
Participants can register at https://www.ciscrp.org/events/med-hero-virtual-appreci-a-thon-2022/
Contact Information
Joan Chambers
CISCRP
http://www.ciscrp.org
617-725-2750×202
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