HIT Consultant September 15, 2021
What You Should Know:
– CVS Caremark announced an expansion of its efforts to address health disparities among patients, starting with certain conditions including sickle cell disease, HIV, and cardiovascular disease.
– CVS Caremark is working with its clients to create health equity strategies for PBM members with certain conditions that disproportionately affect patients of color. The company will also use its broad reach and collaborate with community partners to determine the best ways to influence systemic change for those who’ve struggled with disease for many years and for newly diagnosed members.
CVS Caremark’s Approach to Addressing Health Disparities
CVS Caremark’s approach will focus on the following principles:
– A four-pillar programmatic approach: 1) awareness and educational resources, 2)...