AcariaHealth, a prominent national specialty pharmacy and part of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), received multiple accolades at the 2024 National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) Annual Meeting held in Nashville, Tennessee, from October 6-9.
“The honors we received at the conference highlight our dedication to advancing specialty pharmacy and transforming the lives of the patients we serve with compassionate care,” said Jessica Ciccolella-Kahl, CEO of AcariaHealth. “Our success is fueled by the passion and innovation of our team.”
Recognitions
At the NASP Awards, AcariaHealth received multiple honors, including:
- John Nguyen: NASP Specialty Pharmacist of the Year Award
- Allison Watson: Finalist for the NASP Pharmacist of the Year Award
- Veronica Hurtado: Finalist for the NASP Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award
- AcariaHealth: Finalist for the NASP Specialty Pharmacy of the Year Award
Learn more about the NASP Awards.
Research Presentations
During the conference, AcariaHealth’s Vice President of Service Operations, Will Romero, and Pharmacist in Charge, Allison Watson, PharmD, CSP, presented important research findings on patient adherence through two poster abstracts:
- Improving Ponatinib Therapy Persistence Through Nurse-Led Specialty Pharmacy Outreach Program
Authors: Brittney Lager, PharmD, FMNM, ABAAHP, CSP; Rachel Wiechert, PharmD, BSN, RN, CSP; Roy Youn, PharmD; Robert Allender, MS; Thomas Pouliot - Enhancing Medication Adherence in Oncology by Leveraging Digital Channels for Medication Refills at a Specialty Pharmacy
Authors: Brittney Lager, PharmD, FMNM, ABAAHP, CSP; Rachel Wiechert, PharmD, BSN, RN, CSP; Robert Allender, MS; Thomas Pouliot
These presentations underscored the crucial role of personalized support and engagement strategies in improving therapy persistence and adherence rates.
Podcast Feature
Additionally, AcariaHealth was highlighted in the NASP 2024 Spotlight Series, hosted by the Pharmacy Podcast Network. Members of the AcariaHealth leadership team discussed the specialty pharmacy industry, shared insights from recent adherence research, and showcased free drug programs aimed at enhancing patient access to care.
About AcariaHealth
AcariaHealth is a national specialty pharmacy dedicated to improving care and outcomes for patients with complex medical conditions, transforming lives through compassionate care. As a Centene company, AcariaHealth leverages the comprehensive solutions offered by the largest Medicaid managed care organization in the country.
