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Avita Announces Acquisition of AbsoluteCare Atlanta

Avita is advancing its long-term strategy to provide compassionate, equitable health care access to the partners, patients, and communities it serves.

PLANO, TEXAS (October 5, 2022) – Avita, an award-winning national pharmacy services organization with a focus on LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, gender-affirming, and sexual wellness care, has completed an asset acquisition of AbsoluteCare Atlanta’s medical center and pharmacy. The transaction enables Avita to broaden its impact beyond pharmacy services to a robust portfolio of integrated health care solutions and signifies a deeper dedication to providing equitable health care access for the covered entity partners, patients, and communities it serves.

This latest growth phase solidly positions Avita to become a national health care services organization that offers a full suite of sexual wellness, pharmacy, and 340B management solutions.

Breaking down health care barriers for, and supporting the personalized needs of those we serve remain our highest priorities. The acquisition [of AbsoluteCare Atlanta] enables us to improve our existing service model by providing our covered entity partners with greater and more consistent access to trusted prescribers.

- Michael Yount, Avita CEO

“Avita is committed to reducing health inequities by bringing compassionate care to our covered entity partners and patients,” said Avita CEO Michael Yount. “We’re thrilled that AbsoluteCare Atlanta has joined the Avita family to advance our strategy of providing accessible LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care designed to unlock healthier lives.

“Breaking down health care barriers for, and supporting the personalized needs of those we serve, remain our highest priorities,” Yount continued. “The acquisition enables us to improve our existing service model by providing our covered entity partners with greater and more consistent access to trusted prescribers.”

For more than two decades, AbsoluteCare Atlanta has offered comprehensive primary care and pharmacy services to the LGBTQ+ community. An HIV Center of Excellence, AbsoluteCare Atlanta serves more than 5,500 individuals, providing clinical care and life services to its patient base. Effective immediately, all employees of AbsoluteCare Atlanta will become Avita team members.

“Avita and AbsoluteCare Atlanta share a rich history of offering compassionate, personalized care to the LGBTQ+ community,” said Dr. Joel Rosenstock, AbsoluteCare Atlanta’s Medical Director. “Uniting the organizations paves the way for expanded access to HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care for our partners and patients.”


ABOUT AVITA
Avita is committed to reducing health inequities by bringing compassionate LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care to its covered entity partners and patients. With a trusted suite of 340B program solutions, integrated pharmacy services, and holistic care approaches, Avita provides award-winning care for more than 145,000 patients through over 320 covered entities at 65+ locations nationwide. To learn more about how Avita unlocks healthier lives and long-term success, visit www.avitapharmacy.com.


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  • The Avita Team
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Kelley Wyant

Sr. Communications Manager, Content Strategy​

With more than 15 years of experience in the fields of content marketing, corporate communications, brand management, and special events, Kelley believes that actionable content that addresses reader challenges will engage audiences every time. She keeps an eye on both the tactical and strategic sides of content marketing, and has crafted everything from copy to editorial plans for organizations in the health care, fintech, SaaS, non-profit, and consumer events arenas. Kelley received her journalism degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

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Michael Yount

CEO, Avita

Michael Yount brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare to Avita. Prior to joining the organization, he served as Executive Vice President, Chief of Staff, and Chief Compliance Officer at WellCare Health Plans, a national Medicare and Medicaid managed care organization. While at WellCare, Michael was responsible for HIPAA and information security, internal audit, enterprise business transformation, and project management. Prior to joining WellCare, Michael spent nine years with Rite Aid Corporation, ultimately serving as Vice President. Throughout his career, Michael has successfully helped companies navigate complex regulatory agency requirements and has led large-scale business transformations. Michael received both his pharmacy and law degrees from Ohio Northern University.

Glen Pietrandoni

SVP, Patient & Community Advocacy, Avita

Glen is deeply engaged in Avita’s mission as an industry advocate and thought leader for HIV patient care and the continuation of the 340B program benefiting its patients and partners. He is responsible for networking with pharma and government officials to represent Avita’s views and discuss industry activity. Glen leads the efforts to advance Avita Pharmacy programs and continues to look at educational opportunities that improve the health and lives of the patients Avita serves. He plays a key role as an Avita Culture Advocate in building an inclusive culture through our internal programs and benefits. Glen has a 30-year career overseeing HIV and Hepatitis business and strategy for Walgreens and parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). Prior to WBA, he was the owner of independent pharmacies in the Chicago area. Glen serves on the Board of Pharmacy for the State of Illinois, is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of AIDS United, sits on the board of CV340B, and has earned American Academy of HIV Medicine and Apexus 340B certificates. He received a B.S. in Pharmacy from St. Louis College of Pharmacy, St. Louis, Missouri.

Troy Polan

Chief Information Officer, Avita

Troy sets the strategic vision and brings oversight to Avita’s technology teams. He is responsible for the long-term strategy for growth, setting clear priorities, and ensuring technology solutions continue to position Avita for success. Troy comes to Avita with over 20 years of experience in a variety of leadership roles. He recently served as the chief executive officer and chief technology officer at ExceleraRX, Inc., where he worked with the executive team and board of directors to develop innovative complex data solutions for the highest-performing network of health system-owned specialty pharmacies in the nation. Prior to ExceleraRX, Troy was vice president, technology and infrastructure at Phreesia, where he developed the infrastructure to manage a patient check-in platform serving millions of patients nationwide.

Megan Standhaft

Digital Marketing Manager, Avita
Megan Standhaft (she/they) is a public health communication professional with 7+ years of experience in a variety of public health sectors, including water insecurity, domestic violence prevention, sexual violence prevention, and HIV prevention. They believe that creating relatable, fun, people-centered content about pertinent issues is the only way to continue driving change. Megan is also a public speaker, having the opportunity to speak at The White House Gender and Policy Council, The Jana’s Campaign National Conference, the National Domestic Violence Hotline webinar events, and more.

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