FLORHAM PARK, N.J. and COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 15, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armada Health Care, LLC (Armada) and KeyCentrix, LLC announced today the launch of their integration of Armada's ApproveRx Prior Authorization Solution within KeyCentrix's RxKey pharmacy software. Armada is the largest group purchasing and channel management organization for specialty pharmacies, providing discount pricing on specialty products along with other services such as web-based therapy management and prior authorization solutions.
Armada's latest innovation, ApproveRx (www.approverx.com), is a web-based platform that streamlines the prior authorization process for both prescribers and pharmacies. KeyCentrix provides technology solutions, consulting, and support to the pharmacy industry. The integration provides RxKey customers with access to ApproveRx within their pharmacy dispensing system for optimal workflow efficiencies. As a result, users can streamline the prior authorization process by alleviating the need to search for or complete forms. Within the RxKey system, pharmacy staff can initiate a prior authorization for a rejected claim with the click of a mouse. The ApproveRx integration enables the appropriate prior authorization form to be returned to the user in seconds as the system searches based on the BIN, PCN and NDC. Forms are then auto-populated with the appropriate data from the pharmacy dispensing system. Requests can be sent to prescribers or plans and managed through the integrated platform, eliminating paper faxes. Armada members not using RxKey will now have discounted pricing available to purchase RxKey under Armada's group purchasing organization.
"The integration of the ApproveRx solution is a powerful complement to the configurable workflow of RxKey," notes Elie Khalife, President of KeyCentrix. "KeyCentrix continuously seeks opportunities to improve workflow and efficiencies for our customers. We are pleased to be leading the industry in offering this integrated solution to positively impact pharmacy operations."
The combined offering of the two companies is an enormous benefit to pharmacies, according to Lawrence Irene, CEO of Armada Health Care, "Pharmacies can increase efficiencies by initiating and managing prior authorizations within their current dispensing system. The ApproveRx/RxKey integration allows users to further streamline the prior authorization process through the auto-population of forms with just a click of the mouse." To learn more or request the ApproveRx/ RxKey integration, please visit www.approverx.com/integrations or call 1-855-RXFORMS today.
About KeyCentrix
KeyCentrix™ is dedicated to the pharmacy industry by offering best in class technology, thought leadership, world-class solutions consulting, and hands-on support ensuring our customers are equipped with solutions to advance pharmacy practice. The RxKey® pharmacy management system is a diverse system with a wide scope of functionality focused on improving efficiency, enhancing safety and increasing profitability for independent pharmacies. Configurable workflow stages combined with the KeyCentrix consultative approach, afford specialty pharmacies a level of service and resources unlike anything else available in the industry. With their integrated flexTRAX Point of Sale, RxKey provides a complete solution for pharmacies. For more information on KeyCentrix products or services, please visit: www.keycentrix.com.
About Armada Health Care
Armada Health Care, LLC (Armada) is the nation's largest specialty pharmacy group contracting organization for comprehensive and cost effective access to the nation's $100 billion specialty pharmacy industry. Armada offers specialty pharmacy providers, pharma/biotech manufacturers, health plans and wholesale distributors a total specialty pharmacy channel management solution through customized patient programs, prescription-data-management services and unique purchasing agreements on specialty pharmacy products purchased and dispensed within this market. For more information about Armada, please visit www.armadahealthcare.com.
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About ApproveRx
ApproveRx is an online platform that streamlines the prior authorization process for pharmacies and prescribers. Thousands of healthcare professionals use ApproveRx to quickly locate and submit prior authorization forms for virtually all drugs and insurance plans. ApproveRx can be integrated into most current pharmacy workflow systems. Forms can be faxed directly to prescribers or payers from a computer. For more information about ApproveRx, please visit www.approverx.com or call 1-855-RXFORMS.
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