Comprehensive Pharmacy Services

Nov 9, 2022

New local services to advance patient-centered healing in Central New York Download November 09, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time UTICA, N.Y.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) today announced the launch of new chronic disease management and specialty pharmacy services for patients living with chronic and complex conditions across the region. The services will be offered in partnership with leading specialty pharmacy services provider Trellis Rx, LLC (“Trellis Rx”), now part of the CPS Solutions, LLC family of companies. The new services will further MVHS’s mission to deliver premier, patient-centered, and high-quality care in Central New York. Trellis Rx specialty pharmacists and patient liaisons will be embedded in MVHS care teams to work in coordination with providers to ensure patients receive the high-touch support needed to manage complex medication regimens. This integrated approach will improve medication access, increase adherence, and streamline the care experience for patients with serious conditions like cancer, HIV, heart disease and diabetes. Ultimately, the new services can lead to better patient outcomes and quality of life. “For so many people in our region, living with a chronic condition means dealing with extra burdens—like juggling appointments, managing expensive drugs, and working through complicated paperwork and approvals,” said Christopher Houle, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, CDCES, Director of Pharmacy Services, MVHS. “Patients and their loved ones have enough to worry about. These new services and caring team members will give patients and their loved ones much-needed support so they can focus on what matters most—the healing journey.” Specialty pharmacists and pharmacy liaisons will be hired by Trellis Rx to support the new services. Interested candidates can learn more about open positions and apply on Trellis Rx’s website at www.trellisrx.com/jobs . To learn more about MVHS’s chronic disease management and specialty pharmacy services, call 315-623-1222. About MVHS MVHS is an integrated, non-profit healthcare delivery system that includes St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC), Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare (FSLH), MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Visiting Nurse Association of Utica and Oneida County and Senior Network Health. MVHS primarily serves the geographic area of Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties in New York State and is an integrated delivery system with more than 4,200 full-time equivalent employees. The Wynn Hospital will be joining these other affiliates as part of MVHS. For more information, visit mvhealthsystem.org and find us on Facebook , LinkedIn and Instagram . About Trellis Rx Trellis Rx, LLC (“Trellis Rx”) now part of the CPS Solutions, LLC family of companies, is a complete specialty pharmacy services solution for health systems looking to enhance the medication therapy experience and drive market-leading clinical outcomes for their patients with chronic and complex conditions. Working side-by-side with health systems, Trellis Rx delivers everything required to rapidly build and expand fully integrated specialty pharmacy services through a performance-based partnership model designed to ensure results. To learn more about Trellis Rx, visit www.trellisrx.com . About CPS With over 50 years of success, CPS Solutions, LLC (“CPS”) is a proven leader for hospital solutions transforming pharmacy and other hospital operations. We have partnered with more than 800 healthcare facilities across the country to implement pharmacy best practices and innovative technology solutions. As a strategic partner for healthcare organizations, our expert teams help clients optimize operations and deliver more efficient patient care. With our innovative solutions, health systems enhance quality, improve financial results, and manage risk to transform healthcare one patient at a time. For more information about CPS, visit cps.com . Contacts