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OncologyRx® Care Advantage applying for URAC Specialty Pharmacy AccreditationJune 01, 2011 |
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National oral oncology pharmacy committed to excellence in quality and patient medication therapy management The Woodlands, Texas (June 1, 2011) – OncologyRx Care Advantage, McKesson Specialty Care Solutions | US Oncology’s national oral oncology pharmacy, announced today that it is applying for Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.-based healthcare accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the healthcare industry. URAC’s Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation ensures that organizations meeting the rigors of accreditation uphold the highest standards in the industry. “We have best practices for helping cancer patients manage the cost and complexities of their oral oncology therapies,” said John Helfrich, director of pharmacy operations, OncologyRx Care Advantage. “Achieving URAC’s Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation will validate Care Advantage as a pharmacy that seeks excellence in quality and patient medication therapy management.” OncologyRx Care Advantage provides patients with convenient home delivery of oral therapies and the additional support necessary for safe and supervised use of these oral therapy treatments. The pharmacy’s team of experts, including pharmacists, oncology-certified nurses, and patient access coordinators, provides critical patient support that includes proactive monitoring of patient compliance, supporting adherence through education, helping with side effect management, and helping them access co-pay assistance through financial-assistance programs. “By seeking URAC Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation, Care Advantage has displayed leadership through a commitment to quality and accountability,” said Alan P. Spielman, URAC president and CEO. Accreditation reinforces best clinical and organizational practices for ensuring appropriate and safe medication use and optimal patient outcomes. Evidence for therapy counseling, disease education, care coordination, comprehensive patient education, and adherence management are critical for assuring successful patient medication therapy management and safety — all standards evaluated under URAC’s Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation. About McKesson Specialty Care Solutions | US Oncology About OncologyRx® Care Advantage About URAC PR Contact
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