Patient-centered Engagement Tools, Effective Specialty Rx Communications: Self-Insured Employers, Plan Sponsors Learn from Industry Experts -- Episode 3, AscellaHealth Educational Webinars

BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AscellaHealth, a national specialty pharmacy benefit manager (SPBM^TM) serving commercial, Medicare and Medicaid segments, in collaboration with Leaf Health, presents valuable guidance from the nation’s leading third party administrators and recognized specialty pharmacy industry experts, as well as the regulatory expertise from the Self-Insurance Institute of America (SIIA), during Episode 3 of the 2020 Webinar Series “From Evolution to Revolution: How the Rise of Specialty Pharmacy Drove a New PBM Model.” Authoritative sessions will offer self-insured employers and plan sponsors insight into the value of patient-centered engagement tools, managing costs around areas of pharmacy disruption and actively communicating with the complete specialty Rx chain.

Episode 3, “Revolution: Leading Approaches to Transform Healthcare in Specialty Medical Rx Management,” Nov. 12, 1:00 p.m. ET (60 min.), features Jeffrey Hogan, Northeast Regional manager, Rogers Benefit Group; Scott Howell, D.O., MPH&TM, chief medical officer, CPE to Advisory Board: clinical specialist, and healthcare expert; Brian Klepper, Ph.D., principal, Worksite Health Advisors; and Cheryl Larson, president and CEO, Midwest Business Group on Health.

Register here to attend and read AscellaHealth’s article, “Hemophilia Management Program Helps Self-insured Employers Battle High Costs,” in the Self-Insurer.

“Strong forces are driving changes in healthcare today, prompting the need among specialty stakeholders for integrated care, patient access and empowerment, documented quality and predictable costs,” says Dea Belazi, president and CEO, AscellaHealth. “We’ve attracted some of the most respected leaders to this webinar series, with a goal of demonstrating how patient-centered engagement tools can improve product access, data capture and cost saving applications. These experienced presenters will also examine how active communication throughout the specialty Rx chain can meet the needs of all stakeholders to improve adherence and patient outcomes.”

As a specialty pharmacy benefit management company, AscellaHealth provides a complete range of prescription drug benefit management services to reduce costs, increase specialty drug availability and promote patient adherence through appropriate disease therapy management and enhanced patient outcomes.

Belazi adds, “Speakers will also share insights on how to identify new developments and competitive landscape within the specialty vendor landscape and the dynamics of demand, price and supply issues.”

Each episode will be recorded for access during the 90-day period following live presentations. Registrants who attend at least two of the sessions will receive a formal “Insights” document featuring presentation highlights and industry updates.

About AscellaHealth

AscellaHealth, a national specialty pharmacy benefit manager (SPBM^TM), serving commercial, Medicare and Medicaid segments, offers high quality prescription drug benefit management services. Complemented by other customizable services, such as carved-out specialty pharmacy services and cost-savings programs, AscellaHealth provides a unique, proprietary service portfolio. Visit www.ascellahealth.com.

About Leaf Health

Leaf Health is a national consulting firm dedicated to supporting the mid-market with prescription drug program strategies. We support our partners with guiding on the latest in Rx funding alternatives, discounts and rebate programs available in the market for both the traditional pharmacy and medical benefit. Our focus is to introduce innovative strategies that allow our customers to grow by offering unique pharmacy program products and solutions to their customers or employees. Our team of experts apply their expertise in the context of client business situation and typically return a 20:1 ROI.