Full-Time
Updated on 5/13/2025
Provides specialty pharmacy services and care coordination
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Canton, MA, USA
2-3 days in office required
Shields Health Solutions provides integrated specialty pharmacy services designed to enhance patient outcomes and support the growth of health systems. The company collaborates with 75 health systems, including both academic medical centers and community hospitals across 47 states, to assist patients dealing with chronic and complex diseases. Their services include comprehensive therapy management and care coordination, which help make complex care more accessible and affordable. Revenue is generated through specialty pharmacy services that encompass medication management and patient support programs, as well as partnerships with healthcare providers to improve clinical outcomes. Shields Health Solutions stands out from competitors due to its focus on specialty and rare disease states and its commitment to fostering an innovative culture aimed at enhancing patient care.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$970M
Headquarters
Quincy, Massachusetts
Founded
2012
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What You Should Know:– Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the nation’s premier specialty pharmacy accelerator, announced a significant partnership with Duke Health, a leading academic health system in North Carolina.– The expansion of Duke Specialty Pharmacy, supported by Shields, is strategically designed to provide superior support for patients managing complex, chronic conditions. This initiative aims to deliver lower costs, broader treatment options, and significantly enhanced medication management.Personalized Care and Expanded Access for Duke PatientsPatients utilizing the expanded Duke Specialty Pharmacy will benefit from a highly personalized, patient-centered care model. Key advantages include:Improved Medication Adherence: Through dedicated support and education.Through dedicated support and education. Consistent Follow-Up: Regular check-ins to monitor progress and address concerns.Regular check-ins to monitor progress and address concerns. Proactive Side Effects Management: Strategies to mitigate and manage potential side effects of complex medications.Strategies to mitigate and manage potential side effects of complex medications. Financial Assistance Navigation: Access to programs designed to reduce out-of-pocket expenses.Access to programs designed to reduce out-of-pocket expenses
- Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the nation's premier specialty pharmacy accelerator, announced a significant partnership with Duke Health, a leading academic health system in North Carolina.
(July 30, 2024)- Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country and a Walgreens-owned company, announced today its expanded partnership with UnityPoint at Home, a subsidiary of Iowa-based UnityPoint Health.
McElnea cited a study Shields Health collaborated on with UMass Memorial where patients using their specialty pharmacy had $1,200 lower medical expenses than those elsewhere.
STOUGHTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shields Health Solutions (Shields), the premier specialty pharmacy accelerator in the country, announced today that it is Great Place to Work-Certified™ for the fourth consecutive year. The recognition comes at a time of continued expansion in both employee count and Shields’ growing number of health system partners across the country. “We are delighted to receive this recognition for our organization and culture,” said Annie Maloney, Chief People Officer at Shields Health Solutions. “Earning the Great Place to Work further validates our belief in our ‘Culture of Kindness,’ which is a guiding principle in everything we do – from how we collaborate as a company to delivering the highest quality of care to the patients we serve. We are particularly proud to receive this award amidst our continued growth – since our first certification in 2020, our team has grown significantly to include almost 2,200 employees nationwide.”. Certification is a noteworthy accomplishment as the company expands its footprint across the United States to more than 80 partners while maintaining a net promoter (NPS) score of 83