Rite Aid and WellSpan Health Join Forces to Support Central Pennsylvania
August 15 2022 - 11:30AM
Business Wire
The collaboration aims to improve health
outcomes for communities within footprint
Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) and WellSpan Health, an integrated health
system serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland, today
announced they have established a partnership to improve health
outcomes for WellSpan’s patient population.
Together, Rite Aid and WellSpan Health will share data and
insights to close gaps in care and improve continuity across a
broader continuum of services, increase immunizations, strengthen
medication adherence, and promote in-store opportunities to educate
customers on products and services that improve overall health and
wellness. The collaboration is anticipated to include clinical
services including preventative medicine and chronic disease
management and innovative care models designed to improve access to
care, quality, and reduce healthcare costs.
“As part of our journey to redefine the modern pharmacy, we’re
focused on developing deep, local collaborations to better serve
our communities and improve health outcomes for our customers,”
said Rite Aid President and CEO Heyward Donigan. “We look forward
to supporting WellSpan Health providers in addressing the needs of
their patient population.”
“As we explore innovative solutions to create healthier outcomes
and better access to care throughout our region, we are excited to
collaborate with a partner who shares our vision,” said Roxanna
Gapstur, PhD, RN, president and chief executive officer, WellSpan
Health. “Together, we have the opportunity to enhance medication
adherence to our mutually shared patients and connect with new
patients seeking a relationship with a trusted, healthcare
provider.”
Annually, Rite Aid serves over 100,000 customers with a WellSpan
Health provider across its 45 locations within WellSpan Health’s
service area in central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
The collaboration between Rite Aid and WellSpan Health seeks to
focus on preventing, diagnosing, managing and treating illnesses
through joint services and care models across the service area for
WellSpan Health (Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Franklin, Lancaster,
Lebanon, and York Counties in Pennsylvania; and Frederick and
Washington Counties in Maryland).
About Rite Aid Corporation
Rite Aid is a full-service pharmacy that improves health
outcomes. Rite Aid is defining the modern pharmacy by meeting
customer needs with a wide range of vehicles that offer
convenience, including retail and delivery pharmacy, as well as
services offered through our wholly owned subsidiaries, Elixir,
Bartell Drugs and Health Dialog. Elixir, Rite Aid’s pharmacy
benefits and services company, consists of accredited mail and
specialty pharmacies, prescription discount programs and an
industry leading adjudication platform to offer superior member
experience and cost savings. Health Dialog provides healthcare
coaching and disease management services via live online and phone
health services. Regional chain Bartell Drugs has supported the
health and wellness needs in the Seattle area for more than 130
years. Rite Aid employs more than 6,400 pharmacists and operates
more than 2,350 retail pharmacy locations across 17 states. For
more information, visit www.riteaid.com.
About WellSpan Health
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the
delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions
throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system
focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass nearly 1,900
employed providers, 220 locations, eight award-winning hospitals,
home care and a behavioral health organization serving South
Central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. With a team 20,000
strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness
and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex
medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated
network of 2,600 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers
are dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety,
inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest. For
more information, visit www.wellspan.org.
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