Tackling Implicit Bias in Specialty Pharmacy
Accessia Health leaders are contributing to an important conversation about how specialty pharmacy professionals can better recognize and address implicit bias and social determinants of health (SDOH) that influence patient care.
In a recent Specialty Pharmacy Continuum article, Jennifer Noonan, Vice President of Clinical Strategy, and President Tiara Green share insights from a discussion focused on the challenges patients may face related to factors such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, language access, and other circumstances that can influence their healthcare experiences. The conversation also highlights practical ways specialty pharmacy professionals can strengthen patient-centered care, including listening to individual needs, connecting patients with resources, and building greater trust.
As Noonan shared, “Especially with advances in medicine happening so quickly, we want to make sure the full range of providers are paying attention to the underserved population.”
Green also adds to the discussion, reinforcing the importance of looking beyond a patient’s prescription to better understand the circumstances that may affect their ability to access and continue care.
The conversation offers actionable considerations for specialty pharmacy professionals working to create more responsive, equitable care experiences for the patients they serve.
