Many pharmacies experience patient and prescription attrition, resulting in lost revenue due to the inability to provide prior authorization services. These authorizations often involve the submission of clinical documentation or follow-up with prescribers, which can require additional staffing. The agreement between Armada and Emdeon will allow Emdeon's network to support the Armada prior authorization suite of products, automating data exchange in real time.

The Emdeon services will enhance Armada's ability to offer its member pharmacies a turnkey solution to managing prior authorizations quickly. Armada's prior authorization services include automatic transfer of claims data to Armada's platform, status follow-up with prescriber and payer, co-pay assistance information, and real-time status viewing through Amada's Web portal. Armada Health Care is located in Florham Park, N.J.