MHA selected as COVID-19 vaccinations network administrator for the MHA independent long-term care pharmacy network
Nov. 9, 2020
November 9,
2020 (Florham Park, NJ): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
under “Operation Warp Speed,” has selected MHA Long Term Care Services, Inc, a Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA)
company, as the COVID-19 vaccinations network administrator on behalf of the
MHA independent long-term care pharmacy network. This award complements The
Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program the CDC already put in place with
CVS and Walgreens, now including the option for independent long-term care
pharmacies to provide the vaccination to the long-term care facilities they
serve.
With MHA
now added, HHS has a majority of the senior care landscape covered in terms of
logistical preparation with vaccine access, distribution and administration
solutions for the initial “strike force” vaccine deployment phase. The same applies to future phases as
additional transitions of care and vaccines become part of the overall
deployment plan, which includes an application and onboarding process, specific logistical requirements,
including requirements for vaccine storage, handling and product tracking.
MHA, a
group purchasing organization and PSAO with over 1,600 pharmacy locations
nationwide across their portfolio of members, will provide qualified and
approved long-term care pharmacies complimentary network administration
services to support the delivery and administration of vaccinations, of behalf
of the long-term care facilities they serve, for both facility residents and
related staff.
Diane
Koontz, MHA President, comments, “This announcement is all about focusing on
the post-acute market, recognizing the value long-term care pharmacists and
facilities play in the delivery and continuum of care, and paving the way for
future, greater opportunities for broader recognition within the health care
landscape. MHA made this decision solely based on our mission and to ensure
that we do all we can to be there for our pharmacy and pharmacy partners during
this challenging time. We are in this together.”
MHA has
been working with The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP), and
specifically ASCP Chief Executive Officer, Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, to make
sure all compliance, operational, clinical and documentation needs are
operational in addition to meeting the needs of the CDC, the long-term care
pharmacies, and the facilities caring for long-term care residents. Chad Worz
comments, “Over the last several months ASCP has partnered with MHA in order to
identify the true market need related to the pending COVID-19 vaccinations. The
partnership with MHA matches the mission and passion ASCP has around the
post-acute care marketplace. The partnership also ensures that long-term care
pharmacy’s needs, which are different from traditional drug models, are being
addressed. ASCP has a tremendous amount of confidence in MHA’s market
leadership role and their ability to work with us and the CDC to seamlessly
execute against this program.”
MHA has
established vaccines@mhainc.com as an
initial contact point for interested pharmacies and general inquiries and has a
team of individuals in place to provide ongoing communication and general
support throughout the duration of the program. Russell Procopio, Executive
Vice President, Long-Term Care Pharmacy at MHA, adds, “This is a tremendous
opportunity for our organization to evolve for the purposes of providing
greater value to our members, at a time when they need us most. We highly
encourage outreach to MHA through our newly established email address so we may
continue to engage daily with our members during such a fluid time.”
About
MHA
Managed
Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA) is a leading health care services and
software company that offers a growing portfolio of
services and solutions to support the diverse and complex needs of the
alternate site health care provider. MHA provides expertise in Group
Purchasing, Managed Care and Payor Contracting, Reimbursement Management,
Specialty Pharmacy Solutions, Pharmaceutical Data Analytics, Consultant
Pharmacy Software and Legislative Advocacy. Through the delivery of innovative
health care services and solutions, MHA helps Members increase operational
efficiency, maximize business growth and provide optimum care for their
patients. For more information, visit www.mhainc.com.
For More Information Contact:
Elisabeth Overend
VP of Marketing
Managed Health Care
Associates, Inc.
800-642-3020 X9374
eoverend@mhainc.com
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