Longitude Rx Welcomes Onvida Health as First External Partner
Longitude Rx, the specialty pharmacy initiative created by leading health systems, is proud to announce its first external partnership with Onvida Health of Arizona. This milestone marks the expansion of Longitude Rx's innovative specialty pharmacy technology beyond its founding members, bringing advanced specialty medication access and care coordination to new communities.
Expanding Access, Improving Outcomes
Onvida Health will implement Longitude Rx's specialty pharmacy model to enhance care for patients requiring complex therapies. By joining forces, both organizations aim to improve patient access and adherence to specialty medications, streamline care coordination, and deliver better outcomes for those with chronic, complex, and rare conditions.
A Technology Built by and for Health Systems
Longitude Rx was launched by a coalition of leading health systems—including Baylor Scott & White Health, Memorial Hermann Health System, Michigan Medicine, Novant Health, and Providence—to address the unique challenges of specialty pharmacy. The technology is designed to help health systems:
- Overcome barriers to specialty medication access
- Support integrated care delivery
- Enable participation in the next wave of rare disease and cell/gene therapy markets
- Leverage collective strengths and build new capabilities
Leadership Perspective
"We are thrilled to welcome Onvida Health as our first external partner," said Jigar Thakkar, PharmD, MBA, MHCDS, FACHE, CEO of Longitude Rx. "This partnership exemplifies our mission: to deliver the right capabilities at the right time to health systems doing the hard work of caring for their communities. Together, we are building a system-aligned model that brings care, coordination, and affordability back into the hands of providers and patients."
About Longitude Rx
Longitude Rx is the first initiative of Longitude Health, a collaborative organization dedicated to transforming health system performance and patient care across the United States. By supporting health systems in managing their specialty pharmacies, Longitude Rx is setting a new standard for specialty medication access, adherence, and outcomes.
About Onvida Health
Onvida Health is a leading healthcare provider in Arizona, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. By partnering with Longitude Rx, Onvida Health is expanding its specialty pharmacy capabilities to better serve patients with complex health needs.