AcariaHealth

What AcariaHealth does

AcariaHealth is a specialty pharmacy subsidiary of Centene Corporation that dispenses high-cost medications for patients with chronic, complex, or rare conditions across 14 therapeutic areas including oncology, neurology, hematology, pulmonology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, dermatology, infectious disease, nephrology, endocrinology, cardiology, and urology. The company operates a national network of seven or more licensed pharmacy locations spanning Florida, Texas, New York, California, Michigan, and Missouri, with mail-order distribution and temperature-controlled shipping logistics that include 24/7 third-party package monitoring and weather-adjusted routing. Its technology stack comprises the myAcaria Connections text-based refill platform, myAcaria Patient Portal, myFoundCare Patient Portal for Foundation Care patients, and e-prescribe integration into provider EMR systems.

The business model is a hybrid of specialty pharmacy dispensing and clinical services. Revenue is generated primarily through insurance reimbursements, health plan contracts, and patient copays for dispensed specialty medications, with a secondary revenue layer from clinical support services including prior authorization management, benefit investigations, therapy adherence counseling, and disease-specific care management programs. AcariaHealth holds accreditations from URAC, ACHC, TJC, and NABP, and operates under HIPAA, CCPA, and GDPR-compliant privacy practices. The go-to-market motion combines provider referrals (e-prescribe, fax, phone), payer relationships through Centene's health plan networks and external payers such as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, manufacturer partnerships (e.g., Pfizer), and direct patient engagement via digital portals and educational events. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, AcariaHealth is structurally embedded within one of the largest managed care organizations in the United States.

Name

AcariaHealth

Legal name

AcariaHealth, Inc.

Website

https://acariahealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AcariaHealth is a Centene-owned specialty pharmacy dispensing medications across 14 therapy areas for patients with chronic, complex, or rare conditions, supported by a national pharmacy network and digital patient engagement platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Pharmacy Services

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Omnichannel Patient Communications & Contact Center (Voice/SMS/Email/Chat) (HLACAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patient Intake, Digital Registration & eForms (HLACAEAF), Remote Adherence Monitoring & Smart Dispenser Services (HSABALAI)

Keywords

• Specialty pharmacy services
• Chronic disease management
• Medication dispensing
• Patient care programs
• Clinical support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Specialty Pharmacy Dispensing: AcariaHealth dispenses specialty medications for chronic, complex, or rare conditions. Medications require special handling, specific administration methods, strict dosing schedules, and careful storage. Revenue is generated through insurance reimbursements, health plan contracts, and patient copays.
2. Clinical and Patient Support Services: Ongoing clinical support including therapy adherence counseling, patient education, clinical interventions, prior authorization assistance, and care management programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AcariaHealth is a specialty pharmacy that dispenses medications for patients with chronic, complex, or rare conditions across 14 therapy areas, providing insurance approvals, prior authorization, benefit investigations, copay assistance, secure temperature-controlled shipping, and disease-specific care management. Services are delivered through a network of licensed U.S. pharmacies and digital engagement tools (myAcaria Connections, myAcaria Patient Portal, myFoundCare Patient Portal), with clinical care teams supporting adherence and education.

Product overview

AcariaHealth operates as a specialty pharmacy solutions company and subsidiary of Centene Corporation, offering an integrated platform of pharmacy services, digital patient engagement tools, and clinical care management programs. The core offering consists of specialty pharmacy dispensing through multiple pharmacy locations, supported by digital platforms including myAcaria Connections (texting/patient portal) and myFoundCare Patient Portal, with specialized Disease-Specific Care Management Programs spanning hematology, oncology, neurology, pulmonology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, dermatology, infectious disease, nephrology, endocrinology, cardiology, and urology. Additional services include a Patient Management Program for ongoing clinical support, temperature-controlled medication shipping, referral form and e-prescribe access for prescribers, and copay assistance programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• myAcaria Connections: Digital prescription management platform offering text refill reminders, patient portal access, and delivery tracking.
• myAcaria Patient Portal
• myFoundCare Patient Portal

Products and services

• Specialty Pharmacy Services Comprehensive specialty pharmacy services including medication dispensing for chronic, complex, or rare conditions; insurance approvals; prior authorization management; benefit investigations; secure temperature-controlled shipping; copay assistance; and patient education across 14 specialty therapy areas.
• Disease-Specific Care Management Programs Specialized care management programs across multiple therapeutic areas including hematology (hemophilia), oncology, neurology (multiple sclerosis), pulmonology (cystic fibrosis), rheumatology, gastroenterology/hepatology, dermatology, infectious disease, nephrology, endocrinology, cardiology, urology, allergy/immunology, and biosimilars.
• Patient Management Program Clinical program providing ongoing support throughout treatment, including side effect management, medication compliance counseling, and condition/drug education, with dedicated care teams for patients on specialty therapies.
• myAcaria Connections Digital prescription management platform offering text-message refills, delivery notifications, customizable notification preferences, and a patient portal for patients of AcariaHealth and Foundation Care.
• myAcaria Patient Portal Secure web-based portal allowing patients to view and manage prescriptions, schedule and track deliveries, access educational materials about their diagnosis and medication, and receive electronic refill reminders.
• myFoundCare Patient Portal Patient portal for Foundation Care patients providing prescription management and delivery tracking capabilities.
• Temperature-Controlled Medication Shipping Specialized shipping service ensuring proper handling of medications through 24/7/365 third-party package monitoring, weather reporting, temperature alert reports for locations above 95°F or below 0°F, and USP-compliant quality standards for refrigerated and non-refrigerated medications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% patient satisfaction rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Centene CorporationcoreOthersAcariaHealth is a specialty pharmacy and wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a major managed care organization. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides access to Centene's health plan networks and payer relationships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CVS Specialty Pharmacy: Operated by CVS Health, CVS Specialty is the largest US specialty pharmacy by prescription volume, offering dispensing and clinical support across complex therapy areas. It is a directly comparable peer to AcariaHealth and also serves as AcariaHealth's central fill partner on some scripts, illustrating the overlap in business model and customer base.
• Accredo (Evernorth): Accredo is the specialty pharmacy arm of Evernorth (Cigna's health services segment) and a top-tier direct competitor offering disease-specific clinical management, home delivery, and adherence programs. Highly comparable in therapy-area breadth and patient support model to AcariaHealth.
• Optum Specialty Pharmacy (OptumRx): Part of UnitedHealth Group's Optum, Optum Specialty Pharmacy is a scaled competitor with deep payer integration, manufacturer services, and clinical management programs. Highly comparable to AcariaHealth across therapy areas, payer relationships, and care management capabilities.
• Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy: Walgreens' specialty pharmacy business dispenses high-cost medications for chronic, complex, and rare conditions, including oncology, MS, and hepatitis C. Comparable in therapy-area breadth and the integration of retail and mail-order distribution, though it is significantly larger in scale.
• BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy: Independent specialty pharmacy focused on complex and rare conditions with disease-specific clinical programs, payer contracts, and patient support services. Closely comparable in size and therapy mix to AcariaHealth's mid-scale specialty pharmacy operations.
• Amber Specialty Pharmacy: Specialty pharmacy serving patients with chronic, complex, and rare conditions across multiple therapy areas, including oncology, hepatitis, and rare disease. Comparable to AcariaHealth in mid-scale dispensing and clinical-support model.
• PantherRx Rare: Specialty pharmacy focused on rare disease and limited-distribution drugs, providing patient support and adherence services. Comparable to AcariaHealth's hemophilia and hematology specialty offerings and operates in a similar mid-scale segment.

Broad incumbents

• Humana Specialty Pharmacy: Specialty pharmacy arm of Humana with deep Medicare Advantage integration, comparable in payer-aligned specialty model to AcariaHealth's Centene-backed setup. Operates as part of a broader, diversified incumbent health plan.
• Express Scripts (PBM/Pharmacy Services): One of the largest PBMs with integrated specialty pharmacy capabilities through Accredo, serving a national payer base. Comparable in the managed-care-aligned specialty pharmacy model that AcariaHealth operates under Centene.

Emerging players

• Alto Pharmacy: Tech-enabled pharmacy offering free same-day delivery, digital adherence tools, and direct patient engagement. Comparable in digital patient engagement capabilities (text refills, app-based management) to AcariaHealth's myAcaria platform, though focused on broader retail rather than specialty.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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