PHILADELPHIA — APRIL 15, 2019 — Intalere, the healthcare industry leader in delivering optimal cost, quality and clinical outcomes, today announced an exclusive partnership with Enclara Pharmacia, a national full-service pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) and mail order supplier of medications and clinical services developed specifically for the hospice and palliative care industry.
“Through our dedicated hospice program, we have identified market-leading partners, products and services specifically geared to the hospice market,” says Stacey Winston, vice president of program management for Intalere. “The Enclara program was designed as a comprehensive hospice pharmacy services offering that truly meets their specific market needs.”
This initiative was made possible through the guidance and support of CarePartners, Intalere’s group purchasing collaborator in the hospice space. Rhonda White, COO of Care Partners, LLC & Cornerstone Hospice, adds, “This partnership of three very distinct industry leading organizations truly complements the vision of Care Partners, which is built by hospice providers for hospice providers.”
Enclara’s differentiated benefits include:
- Medication Access –Immediate access through a community pharmacy network with courier delivery options, automated dispensing systems for IPUs, in addition to their own mail order pharmacy offering cost effective next-day delivery nationwide of all oral, topical and compounded medications.
- Technology Innovation – E3 Mobile™ patient management hub, ePrescribing, EMR integrations, actionable BI reporting and management and informatics/dashboard reporting.
- Clinical Support – Hospice and palliative care pharmacists and technicians accessible 24/7 to support patient care needs with clinical tools, references and documentation resources.
- Customer Service – Dedicated clinicians and professionals offering a personal touch to serve your patient’s needs—available 24/7.
Andy Horowitz, CEO, Enclara, says, “Our partnership with Intalere demonstrates our ongoing commitment to provide the hospice community with access to the key clinical, medication, and technology services needed to deliver the highest quality patient care, our ability to continually deliver innovative solutions that improve both operational and clinical efficiency creates immense value for our hospice partners in ways that are unmatched in the market.”
Intalere members will have access to E3 Mobile, which offers centralized ordering, fulfillment, and management of medications, durable medical equipment, and medical supplies. E3 Mobile significantly improves the hospice staff user experience by simplifying processes, optimizing clinical workflows and enabling hospice staff to seamlessly manage their patient needs. This reduces administrative workloads, giving clinicians opportunities for even more meaningful interactions with patients.
To learn more about this partnership, visit Intalere and Enclara Pharmacia (#400 and #321) booths at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Leadership and Advocacy Conference on April 15 – 16. 2019 in Washington, DC.
About Intalere
Intalere’s mission focuses on elevating the operational health of America’s healthcare providers by designing tailored, smart solutions that deliver optimal cost, quality and clinical outcomes. We strive to be the essential partner for operational excellence in healthcare through customized solutions that address customers’ individual needs. We assist our customers in managing their entire spend, providing innovative technologies, products and services, and leveraging the best practices of a provider-led model. As Intalere draws on the power of our owner Intermountain Healthcare’s nationally-recognized supply chain expertise and leadership in technology, process improvement, and evidence-based clinical and business best practices, we are uniquely positioned to be the innovation leader in the healthcare industry. Visit www.intalere.com to learn more.
About Care Partners, LLC
Care Partners, LLC was built by hospice providers for hospice providers. With years of experience, the founders of Care Partners strive to understand the purchasing needs of each of its members. In an effort to preserve community based hospice and palliative care, Care Partners is focused on reducing each program’s cost per patient day. Backed by Intalere, Care Partners provides market leading pricing and custom solutions to ensure best in class service. Learn more at www.carepartnersllc.com.
About Enclara Pharmacia
Enclara Pharmacia is a national full-service PBM and mail order supplier of medications and clinical services developed specifically for the hospice and palliative care industry. Enclara services over 500 customers and 90,000 patients nationally, helping to reduce pharmacy costs through a clinically driven model that enables home delivery of pharmaceuticals, as well as access to a network of over 65,000 retail pharmacies, including our own automated fulfillment pharmacies, and institutional pharmacies.
