This week’s Video Forum offers a look at the leadership transition now under way at AmerisourceBergen’s Corporate Partnerships Group. In the first of two installments, George Rafferty, who has headed the program since its inception five years ago, and Claire Biermaas, who is succeeding him as president of corporate partnerships, share their perspectives on the
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is clear that patients have come to rely on and value the accessibility of pharmacies and the clinical services pharmacists provide. This is evidenced by the 253 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered by pharmacies this past year, by the Administration’s recent inclusion of pharmacies in the
DEERFIELD, Ill.– Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) has sold 6.0 million shares of AmerisourceBergen Corp. common stock pursuant to Rule 144 at a price of $150 per share. After the sale, Walgreens Boots Alliance’s ownership of AmerisourceBergen’s common stock has decreased from approximately 28.1% to approximately 25.2%. The sale has no impact to the long-term
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. – AmerisourceBergen (AB) convened leaders and innovators across the biopharmaceutical industry on today for its ThinkLive Commercialization summit, an annual event centered on strategies and solutions that help companies maximize success at every stage of the product lifecycle. During the summit in Las Vegas, leaders discussed the challenges and considerations companies face when
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Don’t fear that asking others for help makes you appear weaker, don’t be afraid to let others help you — and trust your instincts. This was the advice that Gina Clark, executive vice president and chief communication and administration officer at AmerisourceBergen (AB), said she would give to her younger self. Gina’s
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — On March 24, 2022, H.R. 7213, the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act, was introduced by U.S. Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI), David B. McKinley (R, W. Va.), Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R, Ga.), and Nanette Diaz Barragán (D, Calif.). The bipartisan legislation ensures patients’ continued access to pandemic-related care services provided
AUSTIN, Texas — The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) presented Heather Zenk, president of Supply Chain Operations and Distribution Services, AmerisourceBergen, with the Distribution Management Award for Industry Leadership. The award, which recognizes an individual for their exceptional contributions to the pharmaceutical distribution industry, was presented today at the HDA 2022 Distribution Management Conference in Austin,
AUSTIN, Texas — The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) honored AmerisourceBergen with the 2022 Distribution Management Award (DMA) in recognition of the company’s collaboration with multiple government and supply chain partners to enable small-practice provider access to the COVID-19 vaccine. The award was presented during the 2022 Distribution Management Conference and Expo in Austin, Texas. The DMA annually recognizes
NEW YORK — AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson announced Friday that each company has independently determined that there is sufficient participation by states and litigating political subdivisions to proceed with a comprehensive agreement to settle the vast majority of the opioid lawsuits filed by state and local governmental entities. The companies have previously disclosed that
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — As part of AmerisourceBergen’s growing commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, the global health care company announced on Thursday the appointment of Ann Anaya as the organization’s SVP and Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer. In this position, Anaya will lead the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and
In the second installment of a two-part interview, Brian Nightengale, president of community and specialty pharmacy and long-term care at AmerisourceBergen, discusses where specialty medications fit in the retail landscape and the shifting dynamics in long-term care. In addition, he talks about the reasons he remains optimistic about the future of the pharmacy profession.
In the first installment of a two-part interview, Brian Nightengale, newly appointed president of community and specialty pharmacy and long-term care at AmerisourceBergen, talks about the company’s Good Neighbor Pharmacy network, the expanded scope of his responsibilities, and Jennifer Zilka, his successor as president of Good Neighbor. In addition, Nightengale offers insights about the slowly
WASHINGTON – URAC announced on Tuesday that is has entered into an agreement with global health care company, AmerisourceBergen to provide discounted pricing on URAC accreditation and designation programs, as well as value-added services to AmerisourceBergen’s dispensing provider customers seeking new accreditation. This relationship exemplifies URAC’s continuing goal of improving the quality of health care across the country, by making its meaningful accreditation programs available to
In this week’s Video Forum, AmerisourceBergen group vice president of corporate partnerships Claire Biermaas and vice president of strategic solutions Mike Amante discuss the health services company’s efforts to cement its position as an essential partner for its top customers. The executives outline how AmerisourceBergen’s design thinking process results in a shared strategic vision.
