Navigating the complex world of rare and complex diseases often presents significant challenges for patients seeking medication access. These challenges can include high costs, intricate insurance processes, and delays in receiving therapy. Recognizing these barriers, Bridget Trabbold, a Pharmacy Fellow at RareMed Solutions, shed light on these hurdles through her innovative work, recently published in Pharmacy Times. Her project, executed as part of her final fellowship assignment, shines a light on the critical role played by pharmacy hubs and patient services providers in enhancing medication access for patients in need.
“Being able to research the impact communication has on patient accessibility has been so interesting! Working on this research project has taught me so much about data and analytics, has helped me grow as a person, and allowed me to have a more complete understanding of RareMed Solutions. Thank you for everyone that has helped with this process!” -Bridget
Read Bridget’s entire article here!
A Path for Enhanced Patient Care
Bridget Trabbold’s project, as highlighted in Pharmacy Times, underscores the pivotal role of real-time communication in reducing the time to medication access. By leveraging a real-time messaging platform, case managers and field representatives can swiftly address patient updates and convey critical information, which leads to expedited access to necessary therapies. This approach demonstrates how technology and strategic collaboration can significantly enhance the patient experience by making the process more efficient and responsive. The article is a testament to the power of innovation and collaboration in addressing the challenges faced by patients with complex diseases. By focusing on the integral roles of pharmacy hubs, patient services providers, and field representatives, her work highlights the importance of a coordinated effort to improve medication access and affordability. As healthcare continues to evolve, the insights gleaned from Trabbold’s project offer a roadmap for stakeholders to work together in empowering patients and ensuring they receive the life-transforming therapies they deserve.
Through these collaborative efforts, RareMed continues to make meaningful strides in supporting patients with complex diseases, ultimately leading to improved outcomes and a better quality of life for those in need. RareMed’s dedication to supporting patients with complex diseases is reflected in its continuous efforts to innovate and collaborate. By focusing on the integral roles of all parties involved in patient care, RareMed is making significant strides in improving outcomes and the overall quality of life for those affected by complex diseases. Through these efforts, RareMed ensures that patients not only have access to life-transforming therapies but also receive the comprehensive support needed to thrive.
Comprehensive Training for Future Leaders
The RareMed Fellowship Program is meticulously designed to equip fellows with an in-depth understanding of both the patient support services industry and the broader realm of specialty pharmacy. Through immersive rotations in each department, fellows gain hands-on experience that spans the entire scope of pharmacy operations. This structured approach ensures that they develop a comprehensive knowledge base, from clinical services to the intricacies of pharmaceutical logistics and patient care management. By spending time in various departments, fellows are exposed to the diverse roles and responsibilities within the pharmacy sector, empowering them with the skills needed to excel in their future careers. This training model not only deepens their expertise in pharmacy but also enhances their business acumen, positioning them as well-rounded professionals ready to tackle the challenges of the healthcare industry.
We are currently accepting applications for our next Fellowship Cohort.
Learn more on our Fellowship Page.
About RareMed®
RareMed Solutions is the nation’s only concierge patient services provider, focused on complex conditions. RareMed partners with biopharma to transform the lives of patients afflicted with devastating complex conditions by accelerating access to biomedical breakthroughs. RareMed offers case management, co-pay, coupon and financial assistance programs, reimbursement support, nursing support, healthcare professional education, patient adherence & education, and non-commercial pharmacy dispensing services to all fifty states, as well as custom-developed associated support technologies, from its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and bases across the country.
The company has a breadth of experience developing, transitioning, and maintaining therapy-specific solutions that ensure unparalleled manufacturer & patient satisfaction across a variety of patient services models. RareMed’s undivided complex disease focus, high caliber associates, fully dedicated teams, and sophisticated proprietary RarePath® technology enable it to address the unique needs of complex disease patients. RareMed has been recognized as a top workplace in the nation by USA Today and Newsweek, and consistently sets the benchmark for patient experience according to MMIT patient satisfaction surveys. Visit our website at www.RareMed.com.
About Pharmacy Times
Pharmacy Times is an industry-leading multimedia resource for community, health system, and specialty pharmacy news. With publications including their flagship Pharmacy Times as well as their partially peer-reviewed journals Pharmacy Practice in Focus: Oncology™ and Pharmacy Practice in Focus: Health Systems™, Pharmacy Times provides practical, clinical, and professional information that pharmacists can use in their day-to-day practice when counseling patients and partnering with other health care providers.
In addition to publications, they produce multiple podcasts for a variety of pharmacy specialties, maintain an active social media presence on multiple platforms, and attend major pharmacy meetings with live coverage through articles, videos with experts, podcasts, and social media.