LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AssistMed, Inc. today announced it has executed an agreement with US Bioservices, a business unit of AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group, to implement AssistMed's Patient Adherence and Disease Management Solutions.
"Promoting medication adherence is a cornerstone of pharmacy care," said Adee Feinstein, vice president of AssistMed's Patient Adherence Solutions. "US Bioservices has a clear vision of technology's role in supporting patient-care and we are honored to be selected as a partner," Feinstein added.
AssistMed's solutions help patients, providers, and caregivers collaborate via web and cell phone-based applications, improving patients' adherence to prescribed plans-of-care and promoting medication regimen persistency and self-care compliance.
Under the terms of the agreement, US Bioservices will be able to use AssistMed's tools to manage patient adherence with greater efficiency -- including the implementation of variance alerts that securely interact with patients. US Bioservices has the opportunity to rollout these tools among its pharmacists, disease and case managers, referring physicians, non-professional caregivers and patients.
"AssistMed's Patient Adherence Solutions extend our ability to provide a full continuum of services for our patients," stated Mark Johnson, president, US Bioservices. "These technologies represent real innovation in ambulatory patient care and further enhance our leadership in the field," Johnson said.
AssistMed's Patient Adherence Solutions include Clinication™, a web-based Patient/Provider Adherence Management System, and CellPly™, a device-independent mobile phone solution which follows the patient wherever they may be. These technologies are designed to support and reinforce pharmacy's focus on patient education, ongoing monitoring, and required interventions at a fraction of the cost of traditional outbound call centers.
About US Bioservices
US Bioservices, a business unit of AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group, is a nationwide provider of pharmacy and nursing services. Physicians rely on US Bioservices as a trusted partner in the delivery of patient care. Manufacturers turn to the company for pharmacy resources that integrate seamlessly with patient assistance, controlled distribution and clinical programs. For more information, visit www.usbioservices.com.
About AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group
AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group is a subsidiary of the AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE:ABC) that handles specialty pharmaceutical distribution and its related services. AmerisourceBergen is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical services companies serving the United States, Canada and selected global markets. Servicing both pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers in the pharmaceutical supply channel, the company provides drug distribution and related services designed to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. AmerisourceBergen's service solutions range from pharmacy automation and pharmaceutical packaging to reimbursement and pharmaceutical consulting services. With more than $71 billion in annual revenue, AmerisourceBergen is headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, and employs approximately 10,000 people. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #26 on the Fortune 500 list. For more information, go to www.amerisourcebergen.com.
About AssistMed
Headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, AssistMed, Inc. is dedicated to the application of information technology to create elegant solutions that improve both the efficiency and effectiveness of medical practice. The company's products and services facilitate provider adoption while improving quality, streamlining workflow, and reducing costs. AssistMed's integrated SaaS platforms -- Duet and Trio -- include: CCHIT Certified Electronic Health Record, Personal Health Record and Patient Adherence Management, Practice Management System, Digital Pen-Forms, Dictation with Speech Recognition, Natural Language Processing and Transcription & Editing Services. Additional information is available at http://www.assistmed.com/">www.assistmed.com.