LNK Pharmacy Solutions

GLP-1 Management Is Overwhelming Clinics — We’re Here to Fix That, WITH A COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION. From prior authorizations and coverage denials to shortages, pharmacy barriers, patient education, and clinical oversight — GLP-1s are powerful tools in treating obesity and metabolic disease, but they come with major operational headaches. At LNK Pharmacy Solutions, we offer real clinical solutions for clinics managing the growing demand of GLP-1 therapy. We’re not just a consulting service — we’re an embedded, concierge-level clinical pharmacy team that operates as an extension of your clinic. We handle the full GLP-1 process from start to finish: - Prior authorizations, peer-to-peer reviews, and appeals - Insurance navigation, pharmacy coordination, and medication alternatives - Dose titration education, lab tracking, and clinical monitoring - Shortage management and GLP-1 switch protocols - Seamless provider and patient communication through our proprietary workflows 💡 The results? Improved patient access Better adherence Reduced clinic administrative burden Stronger provider-patient satisfaction With documented outcomes, established workflows, and deep expertise in navigating the complexity of GLP-1 therapy, we are your one-stop-shop for all pharmacy-related needs. 📍 If your clinic is feeling the pressure of GLP-1 management — let’s talk. We’ll show you what it looks like to have a dedicated pharmacy team focused on making your clinic more efficient and your patients more successful. 📩 DM us to learn more. #GLP1 #ObesityMedicine #ClinicalPharmacy #PriorAuthorization #WeightLossSupport #PharmacySolutions #HealthcareInnovation #PharmacistLedCare #LNKPharmacySolutions #PracticeEfficiency

The Medication Access Crisis Did you know? Patients in rural and underserved areas wait 7+ days for medically necessary meds due to prior authorizations (PAs) [AMA, 2022]—and that’s if they get approved. With a 10%-20% denial rate industry-wide [CoverMyMeds, 2022], specialty drugs for chronic conditions like heart failure or diabetes often stay out of reach [IQVIA, 2021]. Why? Overworked primary care teams (1 PCP per 1,500 patients in rural areas, AAFP [2021]) struggle with PBMs’ clunky PA workflows [NCPA, 2020], delaying meds and reducing adherence [Kesselheim, 2014]. At LNK Pharmacy Solutions, we’ve handled 5,609 medication related requests in 19 months, cutting delays to 2.7 days for med PAs and 2.9 days for medication access issues. Let’s talk about why this matters—for patients and your clinic. Comment your biggest med access challenge—we’ll share insights!

💙 Commitment to Care: The Heart of LNK Pharmacy Solutions At LNK Pharmacy Solutions, our mission is simple but powerful: to integrate seamlessly into clinic operations, build lasting relationships with providers, and create a multidisciplinary care culture that delivers real results for patients. Recently, we received this heartwarming testimonial from one of our partner physicians: "Hey guys! I just recently have had quite a few patients that thanks to you guys have successfully had medications approved and are doing exceptionally well now. I just wanted to make sure you guys know that you are really helping people and are making a difference. We appreciate all of your work. Hope you all have a happy holiday season!" This message is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our clinical pharmacist team. From ensuring timely medication approvals to advocating for patients and collaborating with providers, we are committed to being an essential part of the healthcare team. Why This Matters ✅ Seamless Integration: We work within clinic workflows to take administrative burdens off providers, allowing them to focus on delivering care. ✅ Provider Partnership: Building strong relationships with clinic staff ensures better communication, trust, and collaboration. ✅ Patient Impact: Behind every approval and resolved request is a patient whose quality of life improves—and that’s what drives us every day. As we continue to grow, our commitment to exceptional care and provider collaboration remains stronger than ever. Together, we are proving that pharmacy expertise, patient advocacy, and teamwork can transform healthcare for the better. Here’s to making a difference—one patient at a time. 💊 #PatientCare #PharmacySolutions #TeamworkInHealthcare #ProviderPartnerships #LNKPharmacySolutions

🚀 Looking Ahead to 2025: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Cutting-Edge Technology As we step into 2025, LNK Pharmacy Solutions is doubling down on our mission to deliver faster, more efficient, and accountable healthcare solutions to patients and providers. We're proud to announce some exciting developments that will position us at the forefront of innovation in clinical pharmacy and healthcare advocacy. Building Our Future: Custom Software Development We’ve partnered with a local software development team appsky to create a proprietary platform that will revolutionize how we support clinics, providers, and patients. This platform will: Streamline Processes: Enable faster turnaround times and more efficient workflows for prior authorizations, appeals, and patient requests. Track Outcomes: Accurately log outcomes, turnaround times, and improper denials, empowering us to hold PBMs and insurance companies accountable for their practices. Enhance Accountability: Shine a light on the inequities in healthcare by exposing delayed approvals, improper denials, and other systemic inefficiencies. Award-Winning Innovation We’re honored to have received a $100,000 grant from the Nebraska Innovation Fund Prototype Grant to help bring this vision to life. This investment validates our belief in our process and fuels our commitment to making a massive impact in rural and underserved communities. Expanding Our Vision: Integrating Cutting-Edge EMR and AI Looking ahead, we’re also exploring the integration of our own Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system to: Pull patient medical records from a national registry for seamless care continuity. Track managed patients and ensure providers have the most accurate data for decision-making. Empower our clinical pharmacists with real-time insights for more precise and personalized care. In the future, we aim to build internal Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities to revolutionize the provider and patient experience. From instant drug interaction insights to advanced analytics, this technology will redefine how healthcare decisions are made. Our Commitment to Excellence At LNK Pharmacy Solutions, we’re not just evolving—we’re transforming healthcare. Our investments in technology, process improvement, and data transparency are all aimed at one goal: to elevate the standard of care and advocate for those who need it most. Here’s to a year of innovation, impact, and creating a healthcare system that truly works for everyone. #HealthcareInnovation #PharmacySolutions #NebraskaInnovation #CuttingEdgeCare #TechInHealthcare

🎉 Wrapping Up an Incredible 2024 at LNK Pharmacy Solutions! 🎉 This year has been a milestone year for us at LNK Pharmacy Solutions. We started 2024 with just one clinic partner, Pioneer Heart Institute, and have grown to include Community Medical Center-Falls City and Nebraska Pulmonary Specialties. This expansion brought us from servicing 8 providers to an incredible 45 providers across three clinics from July 2023 to present — each making a significant impact on their patients and communities, especially rural and underserved populations. Together, we’ve handled a staggering 3,937 pharmacy-related requests that showcase our dedication to simplifying healthcare and advocating for patients and providers. Breaking Down the Numbers ✅ Standard Approvals (1,674): Routine prior authorizations approved after initial submission, ensuring patients receive their medications quickly. 📜 Appeal Approvals (219): Successfully overturned insurance denials, securing critical medications for patients through meticulous appeals and peer-to-peer reviews. 🚫 Denials (220): The majority of denials were related to GLP-1 therapy for weight loss due to insurance policies. Providers and patients were promptly informed of the outcomes, and we offered lifestyle, diet, and exercise resources to support patient health goals when medication coverage wasn’t an option. 🔍 No PA Needed (1,792): This is where the LNK difference shines. These requests began as prior authorizations but were resolved without needing one. Why? Preferred Therapeutic Interchange: Our expertise allows us to identify formulary-preferred alternatives with equal efficacy, communicate options to providers, and educate patients on the changes—saving weeks of delays. Pharmacy Error Fixes: Whether it’s a missing DAW code, incorrect NDC code, or improperly processed insurance claims, our team steps in to resolve issues that would otherwise leave requests unresolved. Proactive Triage: Every request is reviewed in detail. Instead of blindly submitting a PA, we investigate the root cause and provide the fastest, most efficient solution to eliminate delays. 💊 Clinical Requests (32): These represent complex cases requiring in-depth clinical pharmacy expertise, showcasing our team’s ability to solve high-level medication and insurance challenges. Why This Matters At LNK, we’re not just a pharmacy service—we’re healthcare advocates. Every metric represents a patient helped, a delay avoided, and a provider supported. Our interventions save time, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure patients receive timely, effective care and proper education. Join Us on This Journey We’re excited to grow, expand, and continue fixing the gaps in healthcare one request at a time. If you’re a clinic or provider looking for a trusted partner to handle your pharmacy needs, let’s talk—we’re ready to bring the LNK difference to you. #YearInReview #HealthcareInnovation #PharmacyAdvocacy #LNKPharmacySolutions

At LNK Pharmacy Solutions, we believe that behind every medication denial lies an opportunity to uncover gaps, advocate for patients, and empower them with education. We recently worked on a challenging case where a patient struggling with uncontrolled asthma symptoms was denied coverage for their maintenance inhaler, Breztri. The plan stated that patient must try and fail all preferred alternatives Advair Diskus, Symbicort, Dulera, and Trelegy. Our clinical expertise flagged two critical issues: Advair Diskus and Trelegy (both dry powder inhalers, DPIs) were inappropriate options. The patient had previously developed a sore throat while on Advair, making Trelegy contraindicated. The remaining alternatives (Symbicort and Dulera) lacked the triple therapy that Breztri provides, making them inadequate options for this patient’s severe symptoms. Instead of stopping there, we reached out directly to the patient to see if other therapies have been trialed in the past so we could provide accurate documentation to the plan — and the conversation uncovered even more: The patient had been misusing her inhalers. She relied heavily on her albuterol rescue inhaler, using it 6 times a day for months, while only using Advair Diskus and Breztri “every now and then.” Patient endorsed significant issues with anxiety, chest pain, tachycardia, and tremors. The Advair Diskus was causing more harm than good due to its side effect of sore throat. Through targeted education, we addressed the following: ✅ Explained the inappropriateness of Advair Diskus for this patient and clarified that Breztri contains triple therapy, covering all the necessary ingredients in Advair Diskus. ✅ Highlighted the difference between rescue inhalers (albuterol) and maintenance inhalers, reinforcing that Breztri is essential for daily use to prevent exacerbations. ✅ Educated the patient about the side effects of overusing albuterol (tachycardia, chest pain, anxiety, and tremors). A New Plan Moving Forward: Stop Advair Diskus completely. Use Breztri daily as prescribed until her follow-up appointment. Reserve albuterol only for emergency situations. The patient confirmed understanding through a teach-back method and expressed appreciation for the call. Our work isn’t done. We continue advocating for Breztri approval, ensuring the insurance plan understands that the listed alternatives are clinically inappropriate for this patient’s needs. This case highlights exactly why LNK exists. We fight insurance barriers, provide expert education to patients, and close communication gaps so providers can focus on care, ALL WITHIN THE SAME DAY. At LNK, we combine clinical expertise with patient-centered care to deliver real outcomes. Nicholas Miesbach, PharmD Thomas Johnson, Pharm.D. Megan Cain #PharmacySolutions #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareEducation #PharmacistsImpact #AsthmaCare #PriorAuthorization

🌟 **Making an Impact Where It Matters Most** 🌟  At LNK Pharmacy Solutions, our mission is simple: ensure patients get the care and medications they need to thrive, not just survive. This week, we were reminded of why we do what we do.  A recent patient, post-hospitalization for a pulmonary embolism (PE), called in distress—the patient's life-saving blood thinner was too expensive, leaving patient unable to afford it. Without proper anticoagulation therapy, the risk of returning to the hospital, or worse, was imminent.  That’s when our co-founder, Abe, stepped in. Leveraging his expertise and determination, Abe quickly got the patient on a free trial card and secured long-term support through a patient assistance program. Thanks to this quick action, the patient avoided a dangerous gap in therapy and is now on a sustainable path with the right treatment.  This success is not just a win for the patient but a powerful example of what LNK Pharmacy Solutions is here to achieve—bridging gaps in care, breaking down access barriers, and ensuring no patient falls through the cracks.  💬 Abe Karimi, your passion and leadership shine bright. This is exactly why LNK was founded—to keep people out of hospitals and living healthier lives.  📢 To our network: If your clinic, pharmacy, or healthcare organization struggles with access or care coordination challenges, let’s connect. Together, we can ensure every patient gets the care they deserve.  #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #AccessMatters #LNKPharmacySolutions #PreventativeCare

The LNK team has been busy improving and expanding our services. We figured it was time to give an update on what we have accomplished and what we are working towards into the future. Since starting operations in June of 2023, we have made significant strides in improving medication access via prior authorization streamlining, financial assistance consulting, drug information consulting and patient education. Please see figure below for a snapshot of our recent achievements and what we’re looking forward to in the future. 🔍 Understanding the Data: Standard Approval: This represents the approvals received through the regular prior authorization (PA) process without any need for further appeals or interventions. Appeal Approval: These are the requests initially denied but later approved upon peer-to-peer or an appeal, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring patients receive medically necessary medications. Denials: The majority of these denials were due to contract exclusions of medications based on patients' prescriptions. We resolved these either by patients electing to pay cash or understanding they didn’t qualify for the medication but wanted to try. No PA Needed: These include all requests triaged either before submission of a PA or during the PA process. This involves alternative medication changes based on formulary coverage and individualized solutions provided outside of the PA process. Future Outlook: As we continue to grow and improve our processes, we are excited to expand into phase 2 of our business plan timeline. Our goal is to become the go-to resource for all pharmacy-related issues for both patients and providers, ensuring seamless and efficient medication management, and continuity of care. At LNK Pharmacy Solutions, we prioritize working towards pioneering a business model that empowers clinical pharmacists. Our platform is designed to transcend geographic barriers and bypass the constraints of traditional healthcare processes, enabling highly trained pharmacists to deliver exceptional care directly to patients and providers. By doing what they do best, our pharmacists help patients gain control over their healthcare by understanding their disease states, manage their medications effectively, navigate financial constraints when they arise, and ultimately improve their quality of life. Thank you to our dedicated partners, mentors, and patients for your continuous support. Together, we are making a significant impact on patient care and healthcare efficiency. Follow along as we revolutionize healthcare together! If you have worked with us before or have any questions, please comment below or reach out! We love to hear from our growing community! #PharmacySolutions #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #PharmacyServices #Telehealth

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