Excelera Member Pharmacists Earn Exclusive "Certified Specialty Pharmacist" Accreditation

MINNEAPOLIS, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ExceleraRx® Corp is pleased to recognize member pharmacists who have earned or recertified for the exclusive Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) credential from the Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board (SPCB). The newly CSP-certified pharmacists in the Excelera Specialty Pharmacy Network are:

• Brian Lounsbery, RPh, CSP – Avera
• Jenifer Wollman, PharmD, CSP – Avera
• Caryn Queiruga, PharmD, AAHIVP, CSP – Banner Health
• Mulham Alassad, PharmD, CSP – Partners Healthcare
• Mark D'Ambrosi, RPh, CSP – Yale New Haven
• Mitchell Del Vecchio, PharmD, CSP – Yale New Haven
• Kristen Murray, PharmD, CSP – Yale New Haven
• Harold Scheidel, PharmD, CSP – Yale New Haven
• Kim Tynik, PharmD, CSP – Yale New Haven
• Michael Zummo, PharmD, CSP – Yale New Haven

The SPCB's certification process is a voluntary program that provides nationally recognized accreditation. Pharmacy professionals who undertake the CSP assessment program can verify their aptitude in specialty pharmacy generally, as well as in their specialized area. Unlike licensure, which is state-specific and obligatory, the CSP credential is a key indicator to employers, manufacturers, patients, payers, other healthcare providers and the public at large that a professional is qualified in a variety of practice settings. The majority of Excelera members have one or more pharmacists currently designated as CSP.

"This accreditation is a noteworthy achievement and we applaud our Members' dedication to high-quality care," said Lorrie Carr, CEO of ExceleraRx Corp. "Excelera is committed to continuous performance improvement and the accomplishments of these dedicated professionals is evidence of our mission to build a collaborative network of the most qualified specialty pharmacists. We are very proud of the pharmacists in our network – all of whom work very hard every day to deliver high quality, integrated care for complex patients."

"The Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) credential is the nation's premier certification for pharmacists and the organizations they work for to receive recognition for expertise in specialty pharmacy," said George Zula, RPh, MBA, CSP, SPCB President. "Pharmacists earning the CSP credential have demonstrated knowledge of the professional domains that encompass the tasks and knowledge required of specialty pharmacy services."

For a full list of the Excelera member pharmacists who have achieved the CSP accreditation, visit: https://www.excelerarx.com/csp

About SPCB
The SPCB is an independent, not-for-profit entity dedicated to promoting the specialty pharmacist's unique responsibility, maintaining the highest quality standards, and advocating for professional development to ensure that specialty patients receive appropriate care now and in the future. Visit the SPCB website for more information.

About The Excelera® Specialty Pharmacy Network
The Excelera® Specialty Pharmacy Network is comprised of integrated delivery networks, health systems, and large academic medical centers with a deep commitment to caring for complex pharmacy patients.

ExceleraRx Corp. is a healthcare company that empowers integrated delivery networks, health systems and large academic medical centers to provide integrated care for complex pharmacy patients, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased healthcare costs. To learn more, visit https://www.excelerarx.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

SOURCE ExceleraRx Corp.