Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Selects PerformRx to Provide Pharmacy Rebate Management Services
Philadelphia (PA) - PerformRx, a product of AmeriHealth Mercy, announced today that it has been selected by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (NHPRI) to provide pharmacy rebate management to its 75,000 members.
PerformRx began providing rebate management in early October. PerformRx is a "next generation" pharmacy benefit management company that specializes in providing effective utilization management programs and transparent pricing.
"Effective rebate management is a necessary component of all pharmacy programs. PerformRx presented us with a rebate program that brings formulary expertise in a Medicaid marketplace, and offers optimal returns in rebate contracting," said Mack Johnston, MD, Interim Chief Medical Officer for NHPRI.
"We are very pleased that Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island has chosen AmeriHealth Mercy's PerformRx to provide rebate management, " said Daniel J. Hilferty, President and CEO of AmeriHealth Mercy. "With our proven Medicaid-focused management strategy, we are committed and well-positioned to meet the special needs of their members in Rhode Island. Our two companies share a tradition of quality health care and value to our members, and we look forward to our partnership with Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island."
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, an innovative health plan in partnership with community health centers, is a catalyst for improved access and better health in Rhode Island, especially for vulnerable populations.
With more than 20 years of experience exclusively serving the Medicaid population, AmeriHealth Mercy and its affiliates comprise the largest family of Medicaid managed care plans in the United States, touching the lives of more than 1.5 million members in nine states: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, South Carolina, Virginia, California, Arizona, Indiana and Rhode Island. |