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AmerisourceBergen Unveils Suite of Enhanced Capabilities for Independent Pharmacies at ThoughtSpot 2015LAS VEGAS, July 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's fast changing healthcare environment, independent pharmacists seek resources that help them drive positive health outcomes, improve profitability and enhance their role as a vital source of patient care in their communities. At ThoughtSpot 2015, Good Neighbor Pharmacy's annual tradeshow and conference, AmerisourceBergen announced a new set of innovative capabilities that will strengthen its Pharmacy Services Administration Organization and help independent pharmacies endure the industry's most pressing challenges, including pressure on profit margins, narrowing networks and reimbursement challenges. "AmerisourceBergen and Good Neighbor Pharmacy are committed to providing community pharmacists with the resources they need to transform their businesses, adapt to industry changes and to leverage their collective voice to shape the delivery of pharmacy services," said David Neu, executive vice president of retail strategy at AmerisourceBergen and president of Good Neighbor Pharmacy. "Over the past year we've made a series of targeted investments that will support independent pharmacies in their efforts to improve patient care and receive fair and accurate reimbursement for their services." During today's general session, AmerisourceBergen leaders unveiled the organization's revamped Pharmacy Services Administration Organization. Bolstered by a core of enhanced capabilities, the newly-named Elevate Provider Network will support independent pharmacies in their efforts to improve profitability through enhanced patient care, better business practices and by leveraging centralized data to support reimbursement discussions with payers. Highlights of the new service, which will enable Good Neighbor Pharmacy to provide its network members access to its Premier-level services, include:
Good Neighbor Pharmacy's 2015 Pharmacy of the Year Award was announced during general session. Topeka Pharmacy received the esteemed award for exemplifying what it means to be a Good Neighbor Pharmacy in their commitment to enhancing patient care and lives in local communities. During the general session, AmerisourceBergen leaders announced that the company pledged to match up to $50,000 for any contributions made to the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation (NCPAF) between July 30 and August 31. The donation will benefit the Foundation's disaster relief and pharmacy assistance fund and support independent community pharmacies who are affected by natural disaster or other adverse circumstances. For more information on the ThoughtSpot conference, please visit: http://www.thoughtspot2015.com/. About AmerisourceBergen Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150727/245825LOGO To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/amerisourcebergen-unveils-suite-of-enhanced-capabilities-for-independent-pharmacies-at-thoughtspot-2015-300121872.html SOURCE AmerisourceBergen |