Lakeland Regional Health Expands Specialty Pharmacy Access with Shields Partnership

As of November 14th, 2025, Lakeland Regional Health has announced a partnership with Shields Health Solutions to improve patient access to specialty pharmacy services for complex and chronic conditions. The collaboration will initially focus on rheumatology and oncology, with plans to expand to other specialties in the future.

Through this partnership, Lakeland Regional Health aims to bolster care coordination throughout its network by integrating Shields' specialty pharmacy care model and expertise. Patients will receive personalized support services related to financial assistance programs and navigating insurance coverage, ensuring timely access to essential therapies and helping to reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Shields Health Solutions, which currently collaborates with nearly 80 health systems across the US, has a proven track record of facilitating quicker access to medications, reduced co-pays, and enhanced clinical results for patients. Lakeland Regional Health is committed to removing barriers to care and ensuring its patients have access to the treatments they need, and this partnership with Shields will allow the organization to enhance its specialty pharmacy services and deliver even greater value to the community.