The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Endorses New InnovatixCares ACO Provider Network

The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) today announced their support of InnovatixCares, a new accountable care organization (ACO) provider network that was recently launched by New York, New York-based Innovatix Network, LLC.

“Specialty pharmacy services play an important role in the chronic care healthcare delivery model. Innovatix has recognized this, has responded to the needs of the market, and is being proactive by developing novel programs and services for ACOs that will differentiate and enhance their services, as well as provide greater value to healthcare providers,” said Gary M. Cohen, BSPharm, RPh, co-founder and chief executive officer, NASP.

InnovatixCares will offer its non-acute care provider members all administrative aspects of joining an ACO, including credentialing; reimbursement agreement assistance; facilitating claims, payments, and prior authorization issues; marketing and community outreach; best practice protocols; and more.

“InnovatixCares realizes the value specialty pharmacies have in making certain that patients have a positive experience and receive outstanding support to help ensure adherence,” said John Sganga, president and chief executive officer of Innovatix. “We look forward to collaborating with NASP and appreciate their support as we work to provide viable solutions for both established ACOs and non-acute care providers.”

About Innovatix Network, LLC

The Innovatix Network, LLC is a subsidiary of Innovatix committed to, among other things, helping infusion, long-term care, and specialty pharmacies navigate the Medicare Part D arena. Among other services, it offers competitive Medicare Part D reimbursement rates with the many of the nation’s largest prescription drug plans, the Network also assists members with an array of valuable services and programs including, prior authorization, added discounts, and bi-weekly newsletters and updates.

About NASP

The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy, a not-for-profit organization founded in 2012, represents specialty pharmacy professionals in all practice settings and highlights the unique value its members bring to patients and the healthcare system. NASP is collaborating with other professional pharmacy associations, certification boards, accreditation organizations, special interest groups, specialty pharmacy organizations, academia, and researchers to create a unified voice for specialty pharmacy.

SOURCE: NASP