A specialty pharmacy platform, developed in 2013 by Detroit-based Henry Ford Health to help address a unique need, is now available to other health system customers across the country.
WHY IT IMPORTANT
Henry Ford Innovations announced on Friday that the software, called DromosPTM, is now marketed to pharmacies nationwide. The platform is designed to meet an often unmet need in the specialty pharmacy space – helping to coordinate highly specific aspects of patient care and disease management.
With a focus on medicines, often for chronic and rare diseases, that require special handling, storage and distribution, DromosPTM can help pharmacists and providers find financial assistance for prescriptions. expensive drugs.
It can also help increase patient engagement and improve medication adherence, integrating with patient portals to allow for easier refilling and transferring of often complex prescriptions, according to Henry. Ford Innovations.
DromosPTM was designed and developed at Henry Ford Health’s specialty pharmacy, Pharmacy Advantage, supported by CarepathRx.
The technology is already in use at seven specialty pharmacies and health systems across the country.
“DromosPTM is helping the specialty pharmacy industry scale their business and improve both operational and clinical outcomes as their organizations continue to grow,” said David Shepherd, president and chief executive officer of the company. Henry Ford Community Care Services, said in a statement.
“By helping to remove barriers for patients, such as cost and prior authorization, DromosPTM has produced positive outcomes for patients,” he said.
TREND TO BIGGER WOMAN
Henry Ford Innovations has issued more than 30 licensing agreements, representing more than $100 million in future revenue, since it was launched in 2011. The Innovation Branch works with early stage collaborators. early stage and company to commercialize tools developed in Detroit.
IT news about healthcare described other innovations this year at Henry Ford Health Systems, including the ROI the company achieved from its employer-based telemedicine clinic and a purely behavioral care program. its virtual.
In a July episode of HIMSSCast, the health system’s virtual director of care discussed optimizing telehealth integration into care pathways, performing comprehensive video exams, and improving ability to understand from telehealth.
ON PROFILE
Lisa Prasad, Chief Innovation Officer at Henry Ford Health and leader of Henry Ford Innovations, said: “We are proud to have leading healthcare organizations join our DromosPTM network to change lives. Live through advanced patient therapy management. “These partnerships enable enhanced functionality and provide patients nationally a better experience and care.”
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