STOUGHTON, Mass. & COLUMBUS, IN. (April 22, 2026) – Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country announced a new partnership with Columbus Regional Health, a leading health system serving a 10-county area in southcentral Indiana, and its first health system partner in the state of Indiana.
This enhanced collaboration is designed to better support patients who rely on specialty medications to treat complex conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and autoimmune diseases. By expanding support services, the partnership will help ensure comprehensive, coordinated care for more than 8,000 patients managing chronic conditions. Upon the initial launch of the program, CRH’s Specialty Pharmacy will service cardiology, pulmonology, oncology, and gastrointestinal patients, with the goal of continued expansion into additional disease states. It will also strengthen care coordination across Columbus Regional Health’s (CRH) provider network by integrating Shields’ proven specialty pharmacy care model and deep expertise.
Through this partnership, patients will benefit from personalized support services, including assistance navigating insurance coverage and financial assistance programs. These services are intended to reduce out‑of‑pocket costs, improve medication adherence, and ensure timely access to critical therapies.
“Our partnership with Columbus Regional Health reflects the health system’s commitment to delivering exceptional care for every patient,” said Michael Ham, CEO of Shields Health Solutions. “We look forward to working alongside Columbus Regional as it expands specialty pharmacy services and its impact on complex patients throughout southern Indiana.”
“CRH is committed to delivering exceptional care and service for all patients,” said Matt Hotek, Director of System Pharmacy Services at Columbus Regional Health. “We’re excited to collaborate with organizations that share our commitment to delivering results and putting patients at the center of everything we do.”
Shields currently partners with nearly 75 health systems around the country, helping patients to reduce co-pays, promptly receive medication delivery, and improve medication adherence.