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The Benefits of Patient Adherence Programs for Healthcare Providers

The Benefits of a Patient Adherence Program For Healthcare Providers Medication adherence is a persistent challenge in specialty care. Complex dosing schedules, therapy side effects, and the high cost of specialty medications may prevent patients from following prescribed treatment plans, impacting both clinical outcomes and the cost of care. A structured adherence program addresses these challenges directly. By providing end-to-end support, including financial navigation, therapy monitoring, and side-effect management, these programs help maintain treatment continuity and improve overall effectiveness. For providers, payors, and health systems, the value is clear: stronger clinical outcomes, reduced avoidable hospitalizations, and enhanced alignment across the care continuum. The Challenge of Medication Adherence in Specialty Medication

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How to Streamline the Pharmacy Claims Processing Workflow in Specialty Care

How to Streamline the Pharmacy Claims Processing Workflow in Specialty Care Navigating pharmacy claims in specialty care is far from straightforward. For healthcare providers, payors, and health systems, every prescription represents not just a treatment plan but a series of coordinated steps that must align perfectly to ensure timely therapy delivery. Even small errors—missing documentation, coverage misunderstandings, or delays in prior authorizations—can cascade into longer treatment start times and frustrated patients. A well-structured pharmacy claims processing workflow isn’t just a procedural necessity—it’s a critical component of delivering high-quality care. Streamlined workflows reduce friction, minimize errors, and create predictability for both patients and providers. For specialty therapies, where medications are high-cost,

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How to Optimize the Benefit Investigation Process to Support Patient Access and Costs

How to Optimize the Benefit Investigation Process to Support Patient Access and Costs Benefit investigation is a critical process for specialty therapies, providing clarity on insurance coverage and reimbursement requirements. By identifying coverage details upfront, providers and payors can reduce delays, anticipate potential costs, and ensure timely access to therapies. This process supports both operational efficiency and financial predictability. Accurate benefit investigation enables care teams to plan therapy delivery, coordinate prior authorizations, and manage site-of-care decisions with confidence. It also helps safeguard high-quality care by ensuring patients receive appropriate therapies without avoidable interruptions. By integrating benefit investigation into specialty pharmacy workflows, healthcare organizations gain seamless, end-to-end support. Transparent communication, efficient

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What is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?

What is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency? Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency—often just called AATD—is a genetic condition that can affect the lungs and liver. It happens when your body doesn’t make enough of a certain protein (alpha-1 antitrypsin) that helps protect these organs from damage. Without enough of this protein, the lungs and liver become more vulnerable over time. While it may sound overwhelming, you’re not alone—and understanding the basics is the first step toward managing it. Common signs include shortness of breath, frequent lung infections, or liver problems, though symptoms can vary from person to person. The good news is that an early diagnosis and the right care can make a big

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IVIG Treatment for CIDP in Clinical Practice

IVIG for CIDP in Clinical Practice Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare autoimmune disorder that damages peripheral nerves, leading to muscle weakness, numbness, and impaired function. Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) has emerged as an effective therapy, providing targeted antibodies to reduce inflammation and support nerve repair. Regular IVIG infusions have been shown to improve functional outcomes, enhance mobility, and support long-term disease management. For healthcare providers and specialty pharmacies, understanding IVIG protocols, infusion scheduling, and patient monitoring is critical to delivering consistent, high-quality care for individuals with CIDP. Who May Benefit from IVIG Therapy? Not all patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) respond equally to IVIG therapy. Those

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Enhancing Oncology Care Through IVIG Cancer Treatment

Enhancing Oncology Care Through IVIG Cancer Treatment Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy is a critical tool for supporting oncology patients whose immune systems are compromised by cancer or its treatments. By supplementing the body with concentrated antibodies, IVIG reduces infection risk, manages autoimmune complications, and helps maintain adherence to complex cancer care regimens. For health systems, infusion centers, and specialty partners, understanding both the clinical applications and operational considerations of IVIG is essential to delivering safe, timely, and effective therapy that supports optimal patient outcomes. Clinical Applications and Evidence of IVIG in Oncology IVIG therapy provides targeted immune support for cancer patients whose immune systems are compromised by disease or treatment.

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IVIG for GBS Treatment and Prognosis in Clinical Practice

IVIG for GBS Treatment and Prognosis in Clinical Practice Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy remains the cornerstone of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) management, significantly improving functional recovery and reducing long-term complications. This immune-mediated condition can progress rapidly, making early and efficient access to IVIG essential for optimal outcomes. IVIG treatment for GBS delivers concentrated antibodies that help regulate immune activity and prevent further nerve damage. Patients who receive IVIG early on after symptom onset may experience faster neurological recovery and improved prognosis compared to delayed intervention. For healthcare organizations, effective IVIG delivery requires coordination across prescribers, infusion teams, and payors to ensure timely access and continuity of care. Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Its

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IVIG for Thrombocytopenia

IVIG for Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) Each year, nearly 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)—a condition that causes the immune system to mistakenly attack the body’s own platelets, the blood cells responsible for clotting. When platelet counts drop too low, even small cuts or bumps can lead to excessive bruising or bleeding, which can feel worrying and disruptive. To help restore platelet levels and prevent complications, healthcare providers often recommend intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). This treatment uses healthy antibodies from donated plasma to calm the immune system’s attack on platelets. For many people, IVIG provides quick, effective relief—helping stabilize platelet counts and allowing them to return to their usual routines

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Understanding Copay Cards in Specialty Pharmacy

What Is a Copay Card and How Does It Work? In the healthcare industry, affordability remains a key barrier to medication access, particularly in the specialty space. Patient copay cards, often provided by manufacturers, offer a strategic solution by offsetting out-of-pocket costs for commercially insured patients. For healthcare providers, payors, and infusion pharmacy partners, understanding how these programs work is essential to improving adherence, streamlining reimbursement, and reducing patient drop-off. Copay cards function by bridging the gap between a patient’s insurance coverage and the full cost of a medication. By absorbing a portion of the copay, these programs support continuity of care, especially for high-cost specialty therapies where cost is

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Who Qualifies for the 340B Program? Eligibility and Requirements

Leveraging The 340B Program to Help Communities The primary concern of community health centers and other healthcare providers is to ensure their current patients have positive outcomes. But what if there was a way to help patients who face barriers in accessing ongoing treatments that are financially out of reach? Luckily, there is. The 340B Drug Pricing Program allows eligible healthcare organizations to access outpatient medications at significantly reduced prices, helping them stretch limited resources, expand services, and improve care delivery. For infusion and specialty providers, this program may be a critical financial tool, supporting operational sustainability while broadening access for patients to high-cost therapies while navigating pharmacy affairs. The

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IVIG for Thrombocytopenia

IVIG for Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) Each year, nearly 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)—a condition that causes the immune system to mistakenly attack

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