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Value of Shields to Health Systems 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Value of Shields to Health Systems

Shields partners with health system leaders to transform their specialty pharmacies into powerful growth engines and measurably improve patient outcomes throughout their health systems.

Value of Shields to Drug Manufacturers 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Value of Shields to Drug Manufacturers

Shields offers a unique collection of solutions that allow pharma manufacturers to elevate awareness, engagement and insights through the Shields Health System Network.

Shields Health Solutions to Present Poster on Diabetes Care Model at AACE Annual Meeting 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Shields Health Solutions to Present Poster on Diabetes Care Model at AACE Annual Meeting

STOUGHTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions (ShieldsRx), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, announced today that Lillian Piz, Manager of Population Health at ShieldsRx, will present a poster on…

Multisite Health-Systems Specialty Pharmacy Study Evaluates Adherence to Self-Administered Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Multisite Health-Systems Specialty Pharmacy Study Evaluates Adherence to Self-Administered Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs

High adherence to treatment is a key first step toward better patient outcomes, including sustained disease control or remission. Adherence to self-administered biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) is a key…

Study Finds Health System Specialty Pharmacies Linked to Reduced Cost of Care for MA Patients 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Study Finds Health System Specialty Pharmacies Linked to Reduced Cost of Care for MA Patients

A new study published in the Journal of Managed Care + Specialty Pharmacy found a correlation between health system specialty pharmacies and reduced cost of care for Medicare Advantage patients when compared to cost of care…

Ease The Way for Administration of Challenging Medications 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Ease The Way for Administration of Challenging Medications

Medications like inhalers and nasal sprays can be challenging for patients to administer correctly. One such drug is varenicline solution (Tyrvaya), a prescription nasal spray used to treat the signs…

The Role of a Clinical Pharmacist in Melanoma Care and Education 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

The Role of a Clinical Pharmacist in Melanoma Care and Education
It is estimated that 99,780 people in the United States will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2022. Because of the likelihood that patients with melanoma will develop adverse effects on therapy, it is crucial for pharmacists to proactively educate patients and provide them with tools to help mitigate and manage these issues. Read to learn more.
Shields Health Solutions to Participate in Session at the Alliance for Health Policy’s Annual Signature Series 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Shields Health Solutions to Participate in Session at the Alliance for Health Policy’s Annual Signature Series

STOUGHTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shields Health Solutions (ShieldsRx), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, announced today that Chrissy Kendrick, SPHR, senior director of human resources, and Kristen Ditch, PharmD, BCCCP, manager…

Focus on Multiple Sclerosis: Benefits of Advanced Pharmacist Certification, a Glimpse into the Drug Pipeline 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Focus on Multiple Sclerosis: Benefits of Advanced Pharmacist Certification, a Glimpse into the Drug Pipeline

Given the significant advancements in multiple sclerosis (MS) treatments and new therapies in the pipeline, pharmacists who work with individuals affected by MS will, ideally, be equipped with specialized knowledge…

Specialty pharmacy launches near Boston Children’s Hospital aiming to help overcome barriers to care 204 115 Shields Health Solutions

Specialty pharmacy launches near Boston Children’s Hospital aiming to help overcome barriers to care

Boston Children’s Hospital has partnered with Shields Health Solutions, a specialty pharmacy integrator and care provider, to open a children’s pharmacy across from the hospital.