Ramsell
Ramsell Corporation is a privately held, family-owned healthcare technology and services company that delivers configurable SaaS platforms and program administration for state and county public health agencies, managing roughly 40% of national AIDS Drug Assistance Program claims across 340B, PBM, MTM, and correctional applications.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1964
- HeadquartersOakland, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Ramsell does
Ramsell Corporation is a privately held, family-owned healthcare technology and services company headquartered in Oakland, California, founded in 1964 as a pharmacy chain and reorganized in 2006 under the Ramsell Holding Corporation umbrella. Since 1992, the company has pivoted into public health pharmacy management, building a portfolio that includes the Ramsell 340B Platform, Ramsell PBM, Ramsell MTM, the Ramsell Correctional Application (RCA), the ADAP Data Management System, the Tele-Adherence product, and the HELP4U resource-matching platform. These are delivered as configurable, web-based SaaS solutions that handle enrollment, eligibility, claims adjudication, formulary management, contract pharmacy network administration, and clinical MTM services.
Ramsell monetizes primarily through multi-year subscription and program administration contracts with state and county public health agencies, federally qualified health centers, and correctional systems. Its customer base includes California's Office of AIDS (the nation's largest ADAP), Texas Department of State Health Services, Arizona Department of Health Services, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Delaware ADAP, Oregon CAREAssist, Alameda County, and San Bernardino County's Department of Behavioral Health, among others. The company reports managing roughly 40% of national ADAP claims and processing close to $500 million in pharmacy claims and billings as of 2012. Its GTM is enterprise sales-led, supported by a dedicated sales line, request-a-demo forms, and industry conference presence (e.g., 340B Coalition, NAAWS). Operations span a national pharmacy network of 58,000+ locations via partnerships such as the one with HealthTrans, and the company employs 101–250 people across offices in Oakland and Concord, California.
Ramsell firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ramsell
- Legal name
- Ramsell Corporation
- Website
- https://ramsellcorp.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1964
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Ramsell Corporation is a privately held, family-owned healthcare technology and services company that delivers configurable SaaS platforms and program administration for state and county public health agencies, managing roughly 40% of national AIDS Drug Assistance Program claims across 340B, PBM, MTM, and correctional applications.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ramsell industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Public Health Pharmacy Management Software
- NAICS
- Pharmacy Benefit Management and Other Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds (524292), Software Publishers (5132)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- PBM Technology Platforms (ePA/eRx/Real-Time Benefit Tools) (HLAEAKAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- 340B Program Administration & Support (HLAEAKAJ), Medication Therapy Management (MTM) & Clinical Pharmacy Services Tools (HLACAKAH), Medication Adherence & Therapy Management Platforms (refills, reminders, MTM) (HLALAIAG), Medication Pricing, Copay Assistance & Patient Financial Support Tools (HLACAKAN)
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Where Ramsell is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oakland
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Ramsell business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) Services: Ramsell provides highly configurable PBM solutions for public health programs including claims processing, formulary management, enrollment and eligibility administration, pharmacy network management, and data management services.
- 340B Program Management: Administration and management of 340B drug pricing program for covered entities including contract pharmacy management, inventory tracking, claims adjudication, and compliance monitoring.
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM): Clinical pharmacy services including Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMR) and Targeted Medication Reviews (TMR) to improve clinical outcomes and control costs.
- ADAP Administration: State AIDS Drug Assistance Program management including enrollment, eligibility, claims processing, pharmacy network, and premium payment support.
- Correctional Application (RCA): Discharge planning and community supervision solutions for corrections including case management, referral management, and re-entry support tools.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | No public pricing available - enterprise/government contracting model |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Ramsell product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ramsell fundamentally develops, implements, and manages configurable web-based technology solutions and program management services for public health pharmacy programs. Its core offerings are delivered through branded solution suites — Ramsell 340B (340B drug pricing program administration), Ramsell PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Management for public health agencies), Ramsell MTM (Medication Therapy Management), and Ramsell RCA (Correctional Application for discharge planning and recidivism reduction) — supported by proprietary platforms including the ADAP Data Management System, RHAMP, Tele-Adherence, ClaimTime, and HELP4U.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Ramsell 340B: Comprehensive technology solution for 340B drug program administration to reduce costs, realize more value and improve care.
- Ramsell MTM
- Ramsell PBM
- Ramsell RCA (Ramsell Correctional Application)
Products and services
- Ramsell 340B Comprehensive technology solution for 340B drug pricing program administration, including virtual inventory management, claims adjudication, enrollment and eligibility, reporting, prior authorization, and contract pharmacy network management. Designed for covered entities (health centers, hospitals, and public health programs) to reduce costs, realize more value, and improve care while ensuring HRSA compliance.
- Ramsell MTM Medication Therapy Management services and configurable technology to improve clinical outcomes and control costs. Delivers Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMR) and Targeted Medication Reviews (TMR) for public health and health center clients, including HIV/AIDS patient populations.
- Ramsell PBM Highly configurable Pharmacy Benefit Management solutions for public health programs, including claims processing, formulary management, enrollment and eligibility administration, pharmacy network management, behavioral health PBM, and data management services. Designed for state and county health agencies, behavioral health departments, and correctional health programs.
- Ramsell Correctional Application (RCA) Customizable solution for corrections and community supervision to improve care and reduce recidivism. Supports discharge planning, case management, referral management, and re-entry support tools to connect inmates and parolees to the resources and medications they need, particularly for chronic conditions such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C.
- ADAP Data Management System First complete web-based, HIPAA-compliant, scalable ADAP (AIDS Drug Assistance Program) management suite for state program administration and compliance, providing real-time data access, enrollment and eligibility tracking, insurance premium payment support, and formulary management tools.
- Tele-Adherence Proprietary mobile product using a SaaS delivery model to help patients manage treatment plans through voicemail, SMS text messaging, and direct voice contact, supported by tracking reports for clinicians and program administrators.
- ClaimTime Web-based application for tracking time and activities for MAA/TCM (Medication Adherence Assistance / Targeted Case Management) programs. Includes the market's only mobile app that syncs with the web-based application for field workforce activity recording.
- Ramsell Healthcare Application Management Platform (RHAMP) SaaS-based suite of software products including tele-adherence, data management, and customized online applications for matching individuals to healthcare resources. Powers branded deployments such as the Patient Advocate Foundation's National Underinsured Resource Directory.
- HELP4U Interactive web-based platform connecting people with hundreds of free and paid services such as healthcare, job training, and child care based on individual needs assessment.
- Ramsell Pharmacy Discount Card Program Nationwide pharmacy discount card program offering 10-85% savings on brand and generic medications at 58,000+ pharmacies, free to members with no paperwork and available regardless of health condition or insurance status.
Quantifiable outcome
- 40% of national ADAP claims managed
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Ramsell
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Ramsell technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature6 records
Ramsell partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Alameda CountycoreExpanded partnership with Alameda County to include Pharmacy Benefits Management for Behavioral Health Program, building on existing relationship for HIV program management.
- Arizona Department of Health ServicescorePartnership to expand medication access to HIV/AIDS patients in Arizona through Ramsell's ADAP administration and PBM services.
- Healthy Way Los AngelesminorPartnership to help reduce costs and improve care for HIV/AIDS patients in Los Angeles through Ramsell's PBM solutions.
- Patient Advocate FoundationcoreCustomized online application (National Underinsured Resource Directory) using Ramsell's SaaS technology to help underinsured individuals locate supplemental healthcare resources such as clinic services, medical supplies, and patient assistance programs.
- National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC)corePartnership to increase awareness of 'Bridge the Gap' program providing medication for people on ADAP waiting lists. Joint effort to address growing ADAP waiting lists (416 people at time of partnership, 9 states affected).
- City of Oakland Department of Human Services Head Start ProgramminorPartnership to administer Pharmacy Drug Discount Card for low-income families served by Oakland Head Start Program (1,100+ families annually). Card distributed by case managers.
- Haight Ashbury Free Clinics, Inc.minorPartnership to distribute Pharmacy Drug Discount Card at Haight Ashbury Free Clinics locations in San Francisco. The free drug discount card (10-85% savings) is distributed to medically indigent population served by the clinics.
- HealthTranscorePartnership to provide nationwide pharmacy discount card program offering 10-85% savings on brand and generic medications at 58,000+ pharmacies. HealthTrans, a pharmacy benefit administrator, provides claims processing and network administration while Ramsell offers the program to public health participants.
- Mirixa CorporationcoreNational pharmacy initiative to serve people living with HIV/AIDS using MirixaPro medication care management system. Ramsell's extensive experience in HIV/AIDS and public health pharmacy clinical services combined with Mirixa's nationally contracted network of retail pharmacies (46,000+) to deliver pharmacist-delivered MTM coaching and education for ADAP patients.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ramsell competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Genoa Healthcare: Specialty pharmacy operator focused on behavioral health and substance-abuse populations, with pharmacy locations embedded in community mental-health centers. Adjacent to Ramsell's behavioral-health PBM vertical with overlapping end customers.
- SUNRx: 340B administrator and software platform serving FQHCs, Ryan White grantees, and other safety-net providers. Direct niche competitor to Ramsell 340B with similar target customers.
Broad incumbents
- Magellan Health / Magellan Rx Management: Large managed-care and specialty PBM with deep behavioral-health pharmacy presence — overlapping Ramsell's behavioral health PBM (San Bernardino, Alameda) but with broader portfolio including Medicaid managed care.
- CVS Caremark: Largest integrated PBM and pharmacy retailer with significant government and Medicaid contracts. Represents the deepest-pocketed incumbent competing for any public-sector PBM RFP Ramsell pursues.
- Express Scripts (Cigna Group): Top-three PBM with extensive government and Medicaid programs. Has historically competed for state ADAP contracts and broader public-sector pharmacy benefit mandates.
- OptumRx (UnitedHealth Group): Largest PBM in the U.S., increasingly competing for state and public-sector contracts. Represents the primary competitive threat on price and scale for Ramsell's PBM/ADAP business.
Direct peers
- CaptureRx: Direct 340B program administrator and technology platform serving covered entities, health centers, and contract pharmacies — the closest pure-play comparable to Ramsell 340B. Both compete for HRSA-compliant 340B contracts at FQHCs and safety-net hospitals.
- Maxor Specialty Pharmacy / MaxorPlus: Specialty pharmacy and PBM with significant 340B program administration and clinical pharmacy services for public-sector and safety-net clients. Comparable product mix (340B + specialty pharmacy + MTM) and similar safety-net customer base.
- Sentry Data Systems (now Veradigm): 340B management and compliance software for hospitals, FQHCs, and contract pharmacies. Direct technology competitor to Ramsell's 340B Platform with deeper hospital-system penetration.
- PerformRx (Performant): PBM focused on safety-net and Medicaid populations, including behavioral health and government-sponsored plans. Overlaps Ramsell's behavioral-health PBM offering for county and state agencies.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Ramsell leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Ramsell subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
Ramsell funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ramsell M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ramsell
What does Ramsell do?
Ramsell fundamentally develops, implements, and manages configurable web-based technology solutions and program management services for public health pharmacy programs. Its core offerings are delivered through branded solution suites — Ramsell 340B (340B drug pricing program administration), Ramsell PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Management for public health agencies), Ramsell MTM (Medication Therapy Management), and Ramsell RCA (Correctional Application for discharge planning and recidivism reduction) — supported by proprietary platforms including the ADAP Data Management System, RHAMP, Tele-Adherence, ClaimTime, and HELP4U.
Is Ramsell a public or private company?
Ramsell is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Ramsell founded?
Ramsell was founded in 1964. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Ramsell based?
Ramsell is headquartered in Oakland, United States, in the North America region.
How does Ramsell make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) Services are the primary driver. The others are 340B Program Management, medication Therapy Management (MTM), ADAP Administration and correctional Application (RCA).
Who are Ramsell's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Genoa Healthcare and SUNRx. Broad incumbents are Magellan Health / Magellan Rx Management, CVS Caremark, Express Scripts (Cigna Group) and OptumRx (UnitedHealth Group). Direct peers are CaptureRx, Maxor Specialty Pharmacy / MaxorPlus, Sentry Data Systems (now Veradigm) and PerformRx (Performant).
Does Ramsell have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ramsell.
What industry is Ramsell in?
Ramsell's product category is Public Health Pharmacy Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAEAKAL, PBM Technology Platforms (ePA/eRx/Real-Time Benefit Tools), with a secondary code of HLAEAKAJ, 340B Program Administration & Support. Its NAICS code is 524292 and its SIC code is 7372.