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Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Provides Chronic Kidney Disease Management For Pilot Programs
01 August 06
Flint, MI (Corporate Offices) September 6, 2006 – Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy announced today that their Chronic Kidney Disease Management Division (CKD Navigator) has entered into two pilot programs in Michigan. These programs include managing patients for McLaren Health Plan and West Shore Health Network (PHO), which at onset will impact over 400 patient lives. Both programs will last one year and will include disease management for Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetes, and Hypertension. For patients who qualify, the program includes insurance prior authorization support, co-payment assistance, reminder calls for refills and free delivery. The CKD Navigator Program also provides clinical staff who consult with the patient’s primary care physician to assist in the care of the patient.
“Our CKD Navigator Disease Management service gives attention to the co-morbidities of patients, not just a single disease state.” Ron Alexander, Vice President of Clinical Services, stated, “This proactive approach strives to maintain Diplomat’s motto of ‘Keeping patients healthier… longer’ ”.
Phil Hagerman, President of Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy stated, “We know our disease management programs benefit both healthcare professionals and patients. We’ve seen immediate success with our Oncology Navigator Program across the country. Our CKD program will make a difference in the health of people living with Chronic Kidney Disease. Clinical data proves that when patients are personally coached or managed, they become more adherent in taking their medication and have a more positive response to therapy.”
About Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy
The company’s additional services include complete medication programs for patients with serious and chronic conditions including Oncology, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Other specialty areas include Transplant and Fertility. The company’s Health Management and Medication Compliance Programs keep patients healthier… longer.™
Independently owned and operated, Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy originated in Flint, Michigan over 30 years ago. In 2005, the pharmacy opened state of the art facilities in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Cleveland, Ohio; and Chicago, Illinois. The Cleveland location is a national distribution center for patients with CKD (chronic kidney disease) and ESRD (end stage renal disease.) Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy’s Dialysis Program is the largest and most comprehensive program in the nation.
