OptimizeRx Acquires CareSpeak Communications
Acquisition addresses critical industry need for direct communication between pharma and patients, supporting greater medication adherence, patient engagement and health outcomes
“There are immense resources being poured into quality improvement and value-based care, all for the simple reason that it improves outcomes and reduces costs for all stakeholders,” said
According to a recent study, between 25 and 50 percent of patients worldwide do not take their medications as recommended. In the U.S. alone, sub-optimal adherence has been associated with 125,000 deaths and 10 percent of hospitalizations, and costs the industry up to
Clinical studies show CareSpeak’s automated patient engagement platform leads to better patient outcomes and can extend patient’s time on therapy with specialty medications for up to 3.5 months. CareSpeak-powered intervention reduces payer medical cost by
“One of the keys to any good patient adherence and support program is an easy and seamless way for patients to get enrolled,” said CareSpeak CEO,
The integration of CareSpeak’s HITRUST certified and HIPAA compliant mobile messaging platform enables direct, real-time communication to patients. CareSpeak helps patients manage their own health with medication reminders, refill notices, side effect management information, and cost-saving co-pay programs. In addition, patients can contact nurse support services if needed.
Added Febbo: “We are excited to join forces with Serge and his team. We see a great cultural fit given our mutual mission to transform communication across the provider-pharma-patient care continuum. This investment allows us to drive additional opportunities for revenue growth, extending our reach within our existing client base as well as enhancing our digital platform to facilitate more scale.”
Additional details about the acquisition will be available in a Form 8-K to be filed by
CareSpeak will maintain its personnel at its
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About CareSpeak Communications
CareSpeak Communications’ HIPAA compliant and HITRUST certified Automated Patient Engagement Platform helps patients be more compliant with their medical therapy and supports them throughout their healthcare journey via interactive messaging, and care coordination interventions. CareSpeak develops custom programs for pharmaceutical manufacturers, specialty pharmacies, health plans, as well as clinicians at some of the leading medical centers. CareSpeak has demonstrated clinical efficacy and positive commercial impact across a wide range of disease verticals from coronary heart disease and diabetes, to transplant and oncology patients.
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