Cardinal Health https://cardinalhealth.com has announced the acquisition of ScalaMed https://scalamed.com, a HIPAA-compliant smart platform that transfers prescriptions directly to patients via a secure mobile app.
The acquisition transfers ScalaMed’s technology and assets to Outcomes TM, a Cardinal Health company. ScalaMed pivots prescription management from provider to patient allowing patients to send prescriptions written by their provider directly to any pharmacy for the first fill. The platform offers patients greater flexibility, easier access, and price comparison in order to select the pharmacy of their choice.
For providers, the platform eliminates the administrative work of transferring prescriptions, saving the average clinician 40 hours per year. It also helps improve health outcomes with improved adherence and increased patient satisfaction.
ScalaMed worked to develop a digital solution to empower patients and personalizes their care. ScalaMed’s technology will be offered through Cardinal Health’s nationwide pharmacy network, creating unprecedented opportunities for digital connectivity to millions of patients.