Tackling rising prescription costs: A new solution for OHA hospitals

Posted on 03/21/25

 

Rising prescription drug prices have placed a heavy burden on employers nationwide, with hospitals feeling the impact more acutely than most.

Finding ways to cut costs while maintaining high-quality care is now more important than ever. That’s why OHA has partnered with the Woligo Pharmacy Solutions program to help member organizations tackle one of the fastest-growing expenses impacting their bottom lines: employee prescription drug costs.

Last year, the American Hospital Association released a report showing that hospitals and health systems across the country continued to face substantial challenges due to higher costs for expenses such as prescription drugs, labor, and supplies. It’s a trend affecting Oklahoma hospitals as clear as day – equating to $2 billion more in expenses (in 2023) compared to pre-pandemic levels. 

The Woligo Pharmacy Solutions program helps by facilitating access to dynamic drug pricing tiers for hospitals and community employers, helping to ensure they pay the lowest price available for prescription drugs.

The Woligo Pharmacy Solutions program helps eligible hospital staff and volunteers, whether they are on your health plan or not, save on essential prescriptions, making it easier for them to access medications at the lowest possible price. This program not only supports employee well-being but also strengthens your commitment to their care.

Furthermore, your hospital is already a trusted healthcare leader. Why not expand your impact by enabling medication affordability in your community? The savings can extend beyond hospital employees to include eligible community employers, making it easier for them to save money and stretch their resources, too. By leveraging real-time pricing data and competitive rates on prescription drugs, this prescription savings program can help employee health plans achieve 20-30% cost savings on average. This program not only helps cut down on expenses but also contributes to creating a more sustainable healthcare system for everyone. Additionally, if community members know they can get discounts through the hospital, they may be more likely to use its services.

The Woligo Pharmacy Solutions program is proud to help members of the Oklahoma Hospital Association save money and stretch their limited resources. Two million lives are currently under pharmacy benefit administration providing strong savings, plan control, and flexibility for employers.

To learn more about the program, see how much your organization can save and/or to discuss how this can help expand your community engagement opportunities, click here for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Woligo is a preferred vendor from the OHA Health Services offering. Feel free to contact Woligo directly or OHA’s Greg Martin, vice president of shared services and partner development, at [email protected].