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AIS Healthcare Celebrates National Pharmacy Week

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Monday, October 16, 2023

AIS Healthcare, a leading provider of targeted drug delivery (TDD) and infusion care solutions, is proud to recognize National Pharmacy Week, an annual observance that takes place from October 15th – October 21st and first began in 1925.

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  • AIS Healthcare, a leading provider of targeted drug delivery (TDD) and infusion care solutions, is proud to recognize National Pharmacy Week, an annual observance that takes place from October 15th – October 21st and first began in 1925.
  • The week spotlights the critical role of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians across the healthcare industry and their contributions in advancing high-quality patient care.
  • During National Pharmacy Week, we recognize and celebrate our team’s unwavering commitment to patient care and their vital role in ensuring all our patients receive safe and effective medications," said Simon Castellanos, CEO of AIS Healthcare.
  • AIS Healthcare is proud to celebrate National Pharmacy Week and acknowledges the vital contributions of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in delivering safe, effective, and innovative healthcare solutions to patients across the nation.

Elixir Achieves 20 Consecutive Years of URAC PBM Accreditation

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Elixir, a leading pharmacy benefit manager, announced that it has received re-accreditation for Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) from URAC.

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  • Elixir, a leading pharmacy benefit manager, announced that it has received re-accreditation for Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) from URAC.
  • This achievement is earned by the best and Elixir has held this accreditation since 2007.
  • As the only PBM accreditor in the country, the URAC accreditation is a mark of distinction that demonstrates Elixir’s accountability and commitment to quality.
  • URAC accreditation reflects an organization’s commitment to operating at the high standards in the industry,” said URAC President and CEO, Shawn Griffin, MD.

AIS Healthcare’s Advanced Infusion Care Team Presents at Immunoglobulin National Society Conference

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Advanced Infusion Care (AIC), a division of AIS Healthcare, today announced its participation in the Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS) 12th National Conference, which takes place on October 5th – 8th in Denver, Colorado.

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  • Advanced Infusion Care (AIC), a division of AIS Healthcare, today announced its participation in the Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS) 12th National Conference, which takes place on October 5th – 8th in Denver, Colorado.
  • By providing a team-based approach to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy, AIC delivers specialized treatment options to individuals living with immunodeficiencies and other complex conditions.
  • “At AIC, we are constantly innovating to ensure that our infusion care services best meet the needs of our patients.
  • AIC is dually accredited by URAC and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), further distinguishing itself as an infusion services provider.

Amber Specialty Pharmacy Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary with the Launch of New Transplant Patient Recovery Program

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Throughout the six-month Vitality program, Amber Specialty Pharmacy offers continued outreach and educational resources to help support transplant patients during their recovery journey.

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  • Throughout the six-month Vitality program, Amber Specialty Pharmacy offers continued outreach and educational resources to help support transplant patients during their recovery journey.
  • “Since 1998, Amber Specialty Pharmacy has been serving as the premier transplant pharmacy provider to patients across the U.S.,” said Kristin Williams, president of Amber Specialty Pharmacy.
  • Several years later, Amber Specialty Pharmacy was named the 2020 Specialty Pharmacy of the Year by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy.
  • Amber Specialty Pharmacy was named the 2020 Specialty Pharmacy of the Year by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy.

AIS Healthcare’s Advanced Infusion Care Expands to Better Serve Patients in New England

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Advanced Infusion Care (AIC), a division of AIS Healthcare, today announced the expansion of its nurse specialists and in-home infusion care offerings to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

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  • Advanced Infusion Care (AIC), a division of AIS Healthcare, today announced the expansion of its nurse specialists and in-home infusion care offerings to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
  • For these patients, Ig therapy enables them to fight infections, stay healthy, and receive care in the comfort of their own homes.
  • All patients in the expanded territory will have access to 24/7 nurse availability for education, care coordination, medication management, and more.
  • “Our growth into the New England market will allow AIC’s talented team of infusion nurse specialists to support even more patients,” said Jud Hall, President at AIC.

Axxess' Palliative Care Solution Awarded ACHC Product Certification

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After a thorough audit of its standalone palliative care software, Axxess' full suite of solutions has now earned ACHC Product Certification. Axxess' solutions for the care at home industry include software for home health, home care, hospice and palliative care organizations.

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After a thorough audit of its standalone palliative care software, Axxess' full suite of solutions has now earned ACHC Product Certification .
  • Axxess' solutions for the care at home industry include software for home health, home care, hospice and palliative care organizations.
  • As soon as ACHC Product Certification was available for palliative care, Axxess participated in a rigorous survey similar to the surveys provider organizations experience.
  • ACHC Product Certification demonstrates Axxess' compliance with ACHC's accreditation standards and commitment to operational excellence, patient safety and quality care.

Zeal Specialty Pharmacy Opens for Business

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

PITTSBURGH, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jonathan Ogurchak, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Zeal SP, LLC, today announces the launch of a new nation-wide Specialty Pharmacy: Zeal.

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  • PITTSBURGH, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jonathan Ogurchak, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Zeal SP, LLC, today announces the launch of a new nation-wide Specialty Pharmacy: Zeal.
  • The pharmacy is located at 100 Business Center Drive, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.
  • "Patients need options when it comes to specialty care", said Dr. Ogurchak, a specialty industry veteran.
  • For more information about Zeal Specialty, visit www.zealsp.com or call our corporate offices at 412-912-ZEAL.

Amber Specialty Pharmacy Selected to Dispense VOWST™ Capsules for the Prevention of Recurrence of C. Difficile Infection in Adults

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Amber Specialty Pharmacy will begin dispensing VOWST, which is indicated to prevent the recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in individuals 18 years of age and older following antibacterial treatment for recurrent CDI (rCDI).

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  • Amber Specialty Pharmacy will begin dispensing VOWST, which is indicated to prevent the recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in individuals 18 years of age and older following antibacterial treatment for recurrent CDI (rCDI).
  • “When caring for patients with rCDI, immediate treatment is critical,” said Kristin Williams, president of Amber Specialty Pharmacy.
  • Amber Specialty Pharmacy is accredited by the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).
  • Amber Specialty Pharmacy was named the 2020 Specialty Pharmacy of the Year by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy.

Craig Holtgrave Joins Amber Specialty Pharmacy as Senior Vice President of Business Innovation

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Amber Specialty Pharmacy announces today that Craig Holtgrave has been named senior vice president of business innovation.

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  • Amber Specialty Pharmacy announces today that Craig Holtgrave has been named senior vice president of business innovation.
  • “We are proud to welcome Craig to the Amber Specialty Pharmacy team as we work together to increase health care access for specialty pharmacy patients nationwide,” said Kristin Williams, president of Amber Specialty Pharmacy.
  • Amber Specialty Pharmacy is accredited by the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).
  • Amber Specialty Pharmacy was named the 2020 Specialty Pharmacy of the Year by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy.

Advanced Infusion Care (AIC) now offers Eisai infusion therapy LEQEMBI™ (Lecanemab-irmb) humanized immunoglobulin gamma 1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibody

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Advanced Infusion Care, a division of AIS Healthcare, now offers LEQEMBI™, developed by Eisai Co., Ltd., for the treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

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  • Advanced Infusion Care, a division of AIS Healthcare, now offers LEQEMBI™, developed by Eisai Co., Ltd., for the treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
  • The nationally accredited home infusion teams at AIC collaborate closely with physicians to provide specialized infusion services to patients in their home or at an infusion suite setting.
  • “We’re proud to be able to add LEQEMBI to our growing list of infusion therapies,” said Jud Hall, President at AIC.
  • “This therapy from Eisai can help us provide a new treatment option for patients with Alzheimer’s disease.”
    LEQEMBI is indicated for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.