• Health Mart Core Programs


The programs and services below are available to every Health Mart pharmacy — with no additional fees.


Managed Care

Health Mart Managed Care Network

  • Third-party contracting, leveraging the strength of a 3,000+ pharmacy network
  • Representation in more than 9,000 plans with more than 60 pharmacy benefit managers
  • Contract review and advice

Claims Management Services

  • Online claim reconciliation with exception reporting
  • Reimbursement via five weekly electronic funds transfers



Branding

Store Signage & Décor

  • Exterior and interior signage, aisle markers and wall graphics feature Health Mart brand identity
  • Step-by-step guide for introducing new décor and brand identity to existing customers
  • Choice of elements and sizes adapts to any physical layout
  • Professional design consultation available
  • Standards to ensure consistent brand image
  • Décor allowance available through 2007

Advertising Templates & Tools

  • National TV and radio advertising campaign
  • Professionally produced templates and tools for newspaper ads, local wellness events, posters and more

Consumer Marketing Resources

  • Monthly wellness programs for publication in community newsletters and local newspapers
  • Online patient education in English and Spanish, including more than 5,000 monographs on disease states, OTC and prescription drugs
  • In-store and on-hold music and messaging to reinforce identity as a Health Mart pharmacy
  • Free HealthSmart and Medizine magazines to reinforce wellness focus



In-Store Execution

FrontEdge™ Merchandiser

  • Category planograms optimize product mix for any shelf configuration
  • Pricing program helps stores set and maintain margins
  • Movement reports on recent OTC purchases

Store Merchandising Consultation

  • On-site evaluation and recommendations on layout, traffic flow, signage and product placement

Sunmark® Private Brand

  • Health Mart discounts averaging 10% on more than 300 products
  • National-brand quality, consumer-value pricing
  • Almost 1,000 OTC, HBC and healthy living products
  • New item autoships deliver latest products fast

Operations Manual

  • Clear, concise policies and procedures for Rx dispensing, HIPAA compliance, recordkeeping, inventory control, security and safety
  • Includes frequently used forms
  • Meets the procedural and quality assurance requirements of many state pharmacy boards and contracting organizations

Business Planning Analysis

  • Annual market demographic survey

New Store Opening Guide

  • Easy-to-use guide outlining the multiple steps and decisions required in opening or acquiring an independent pharmacy



Community

Health Mart Ambassadors Program

  • Regional meetings to share best practices with other members and educate prospective franchisees

Continuing Education

  • Courses on today’s leading business and clinical topics

Coordinated Advocacy

  • Stronger partnerships with policy makers and industry associations

From managed care and branding, to in-store execution programs and community advocacy, Health Mart helps you compete more effectively as an independent pharmacy.