Today’s hospice environment is more difficult and stressful than ever. The shortage of staff, plus the pressure on other fronts – how can hospice handle all of this?
To start, you need a pharmacy solution custom-tailored to provide your staff with technology to make day-to-day tasks easier, supported by a team with decades of hospice experience and knowledge.
Take the next step and discover how Optum clients have benefited from each of our pharmacy programs, while reducing their annual drug spend.
More access for better care
| With our pharmacy network, you can provide your patients with convenient and easy access to local pharmacies, home delivery, infusion care and discounts on meds that aren’t covered. Learn more > |
| “Optum dramatically reduced our costs and helps us with better utilization of meds. They work with all pharmacy providers in our communities.” Regional Executive Director | Jennifer L. |
Strengthen patient care
| We offer clinical programs and a dedicated clinical consulting team trained in hospice care. Our team provides strong support for your staff, which can help you lower costs. Learn more > |
| “They've been very helpful talking and educating our staff on meds, side effects, and helping us switch from one med to another when needed.” Director of Patient Services | Dotti F. |
Information you can act on
| Our analytic tools enable you to track real-time utilization, monitor trends, identify opportunities and compare performance against benchmarks on key metrics. Learn more > |
| “The support our hospice staff gets from Optum is priceless, and the ability to utilize the on-call pharmacist has proven to be crucial.” Hospice Director | Jennifer L. |
Boost efficiency
| Work smarter and faster with flexible technology solutions that help you manage patients’ eligibility, medication information and medication plan of care. Learn more > |
| “HospiDirect is a wonderful resource. One of our NPs uses it directly during our IDGs for med review, coverage and live updates.” Nurse Practitioner | Jacqueline C. |
Enhance knowledge
| Our educational resources provide your staff with quick access to clinical information and a library of patient care tools and guides, as well as other hospice-based resources. Learn more > |
| “Our goal is to educate everyone in the process of dying. Knowledge is power. Optum is a partner to achieve this goal.” Hospice Educator | Wendy C. |
Let’s get started!
Discover how your hospice can take advantage of a tailored pharmacy program that benefits your staff and patients. Contact us to receive additional info and talk to a Optum representative.
