Maggie Lockwood

Luis Portela, director of access and patient support at Cardinal Health Sonexus™ Access And Patient Support, has managed specialty and launched hub programs for a variety of disease states. An important part of the care coordination around specialty drugs is communication. In this interview, Portela explains how a hub provides clear pathways and tailored solutions to each patient during a treatment journey. ComputerTalk: The hub provides a connection between the patient and the manufacturer.

The Intersection of Technology And Management

Pharmacists’ expertise in clinical decision support is moving front and center to the hospital setting for reducing readmissions and increasing adherence rates. Reaching patients where they are and packaging prescriptions to take home reduce the gap in adherence rates. This is the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with nurses and providers in the hospital, as well as providers in the community.