EmpiRx Health

Drug Store News, the leading trade publication for the pharmacy industry, especially pharmacy and grocery chains, recently published a guest column by Danny S., CEO of EmpiRx Health. In his “Last Word” guest column, Danny discusses how EmpiRx Health is partnering with pharmacy chains to transform the broken PBM model, which traditionally has worked against the best interests of pharmacies and their patients and employees.    As has been well documented in pending Congressional legislation and major media exposes (e.g., the New York Times series on PBMs), the big three PBMs pose an existential threat to community pharmacies and have been responsible for forcing many of them out of business. The result is that there is a growing number of communities across America that no longer have ready access to the trusted and affordable healthcare provided by community pharmacies.   Danny’s guest column discusses the need for a new clinically-driven, value-based PBM model that partners with pharmacy and grocery chains to benefit patients, plan sponsors, and especially pharmacies, who are essential to the nation’s healthcare system.    In the Drug Store News column, Danny said: “EmpiRx Health has been actively partnering with industry thought leaders, key legislators, regulators, and forward-thinking pharmacy chains on a framework for real change and transparency. There is a growing consensus that it just does not make sense anymore for pharmacy organizations to award their business to PBMs who are working against their best interests, and those of their key stakeholders.”    To read the full guest column, click here. https://lnkd.in/gsjiU7F6 #PBMs #Healthcare #Pharmacy

An article published by STAT this week discusses the latest progress in Congress to address some of the more egregious business practices of the large, legacy PBM companies. According to the STAT article, as part of a year-end government funding package, there was agreement to fund public health programs, extend telehealth flexibilities, and implement  long sought PBM reform measures. The article states: “The policies in the package would put guardrails around how PBMs can operate. Measures expected to be included would prohibit PBMs from linking their payments to drug prices in Medicare, increase transparency, and regulate how PBMs get paid for drugs by Medicaid programs.” At EmpiRx Health, we strongly support PBM reform legislation and urge Congress to take swift action. Our CEO Danny S. recently commented on these PBM reform efforts:  “EmpiRx Health is committed to helping solve the massive problem of rising drug costs. However, implementing real changes that benefit patients, plan sponsors and other stakeholders requires transforming the legacy PBM operating model with meaningful reform legislation at the federal and state levels. We are hopeful that the actions agreed-to in this funding bill will accelerate vital progress on PBM reform.” Read the full STAT article here: https://lnkd.in/gBzsv7F8 #STAT #PBM #Healthcare

EmpiRx Health CEO Danny S. is quoted in Fierce Healthcare’s newly published article, "2025 Outlook: Alternative PBMs Look to Heap Pressure on Industry Titans." The article discusses how PBMs are facing increasing scrutiny in 2024, with reform efforts steadily gaining momentum in Congress. While the largest three PBMs have mostly avoided major changes, alternative PBMs (like EmpiRx Health) are making strides. Danny notes: “If you investigate what PBMs and rebate aggregators are doing, they’re just shifting to fees. By the time some of this stuff is actually brought forward and executed on, PBMs would have already evolved to another way of monetizing those dollars.” As legislative pressure continues to grow, legacy PBMs’ business practices may be reshaped by legal action and shifting market trends, according to the Fierce Healthcare article. As the leading clinically-driven pharmacy care company, EmpiRx Health is a different kind of PBM that puts the pharmacist, and patients, at the center of the care model. Unlike the big three PBMs who prioritize drug sales volume and rebate-driven profits over patient health, EmpiRx Health’s mission has always been to continually improve patient health and well-being while reducing drug costs for plan sponsors. Read the full article here. https://lnkd.in/eXhFUV8a #Healthcare #PBM #Reform

EmpiRx Health strongly supports the recent PBM legislation that was just announced by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley, together with Representatives Diana Harshbarger and Jake Auchincloss.    Called the Patients Before Monopolies (PBM) Act, the bipartisan legislation proposes that parent companies of PBMs and insurers will be prohibited from owning a pharmacy business. It would require the divestiture of pharmacy assets within three years.   At EmpiRx Health, we think it’s about time! We hope this will help bring an end to the anti-competitive practices of the big three PBMs, which prioritize profits over patient health.   To read more about the PBM Act, check out Senator Elizabeth Warren’s press release announcing the bill here: https://lnkd.in/e4D3uiF9

Integrated into the Clinically™ platform is our cutting-edge, end-to-end Clinical Review process software. This software enables EmpiRx Health’s pharmacists to conduct clinical reviews, driving clinically-appropriate drug therapy decisions that optimize patient health outcomes and substantially reduce drug costs.   In one instance, our Clinical Pharmacist used this Clinical Review capability and discovered that a patient’s prescribed medication could worsen their existing symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease. A more clinically-appropriate, lower-cost medication was recommended, resulting in improved health outcomes for the member and an annual savings of $21,068 for the plan sponsor. This is just one example of the impactful results our members and plan sponsors experience thanks to the state-of-the-art software integrated into the Clinically platform. Learn more about Clinically: https://clinically.co/ #Clinically #Platform #Results

As we observe HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, it's a crucial time to reflect on the ongoing fight against HIV and the importance of access to treatment, education, and support. At EmpiRx Health, we are committed to improving health outcomes by ensuring that individuals living with HIV have access to the medications and care they need. This month, let’s raise awareness, break down stigmas, and continue advocating for accessible care that empowers individuals to live healthier lives. #HIV #AIDS #AwarenessMonth

EmpiRx Health’s Clinically™ platform is the first clinically-driven PBM technology platform, putting clients and members first by enabling effective pharmacist/physician collaboration and driving transparency, pricing clarity, flexibility, and innovation. Want to be the first to know about the newest updates on Clinically? Follow our LinkedIn page for updates, news, and useful information on the pharmacy care platform that’s revolutionizing the PBM industry. https://lnkd.in/eTCn73yp #Clinically #LinkedIn #Follow

Powering EmpiRx Health’s clinically-driven pharmacy care model, our Clinically™ platform integrates best-in-class technologies and solutions that support pharmacy claims adjudication, clinical reviews, and EmpiRx Health’s proprietary population health engine. EmpiRx Health’s unique pharmacy care approach is the antithesis of traditional, legacy PBMs. The pharmacist is at the center of this transformative pharmacy care model that ensures the most clinically-appropriate medication therapies that keep patients healthy while substantially reducing drug costs. Learn more about the cutting-edge Clinically platform here: https://clinically.co/ #Clinically #Platform #PBM

Recently, EmpiRx Health took a well-deserved moment to celebrate its talented team, and amazing clients and partners. These are the incredible people who make everything we do possible. We’re especially thankful for the strong collaboration we have with our great clients. Our mission is to help keep their members healthy and happy, while substantially reducing costs. It’s a mission that has fueled our success during EmpiRx Health’s first decade, and will drive our growth in the exciting years ahead. Is this the type of work culture you’d like to be a part of? Apply for one of our open positions and take your career to new heights! https://lnkd.in/erhXeR4s #Thanksgiving #Grateful #Culture

On Thanksgiving, and every day, EmpiRx Health is incredibly thankful to our clients and partners. Thank you for entrusting us with the health and well-being of your members and their families. We're also especially grateful to our own employees. Thank you to the EmpiRx Health team. Your unwavering dedication, professionalism, and endless compassion have allowed us to earn that trust we're so grateful for. Wishing all a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. #Thanksgiving #Grateful #Thankful