Is the Affordable Care Act Poised to Drive Alternate Site Growth?

Most alternate site providers and specialty pharmacies associate the ACA with higher costs, but not Paul Mastrapa, CEO of Option Care. While many health plans are designed in a way that drives patients to higher-cost settings, companies like Option Care have begun to work with regional and national plans to realign member incentives such as reduced co-pays to encourage patients to choose home infusion therapy.

Although these efforts are just beginning, the cost savings of infusion therapy provided within a hospital setting compared to those provided in home ($1500 per day vs. $150 per day respectively) are certainly compelling.

View the full HME News article Reporter’s notebook: Healthcare reform drives growth by Theresa Flaherty.

While healthcare plans look for new ways to lower costs, alternate site, specialty pharmacy and long-term care companies are also looking for new ways to lower costs. Right Way Medical provides a number of financing, rental, and bulk purchasing options that can be tailored to fit almost any need. Contact us today to learn how we can help you.

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Prior to founding Right Way Medical, Prati held various roles with Apria Healthcare, B. Braun Medical, and Medical Technology Resources, where his final role was Sr. Vice President of Sales and Operations. During his time serving at Medical Technology Resources he was influential in assisting in its acquisition to Medical Specialties Distributor, a company that has since been acquired by McKesson in 2018.

Prati has been involved in various philanthropic organizations including The Make-A-Wish Foundation, A Kid Again, Orphan’s Promise and has served in various board and volunteer roles at Cypress Wesleyan Church (Alton Darby and Dublin campuses) and the Vineyard Church of Columbus.

Josh Prati resides in Powell, Ohio with his wife Christa and two cats, Remey and Molly. He enjoys working out, developing relationships over a home cooked meal, great wine, and is an avid Ohio State Buckeye and Pittsburgh Steeler fan.