HDS Introduces Script Scan to Boost Pharmacy Efficiency
HDS has launched Script Scan, a new analytics platform built to help pharmacies run smarter and healthier businesses. It brings clear visibility to script-level performance so teams can see what’s working, what isn’t, and where margin is getting lost. The timing matters: pharmacies are managing tighter competition and financial pressure, and every script needs to pull its weight.
Why Script Scan Matters for Pharmacies
Script Scan plugs directly into HDS’s Spotlight platform and is tailored to the realities pharmacies face today. With margins compressed and staffing stretched thin, leaders need quick access to the right numbers. Script Scan delivers that with a straightforward dashboard and reporting suite designed to surface essential data whenever it’s needed, without extra lift from busy teams.
Turn Data Into Decisions
The platform’s data visualization tools make complex performance questions easier to answer. Pharmacies can customize key performance indicators (KPIs), switch between departmental views, and explore trends that inform day-to-day actions and longer-term planning. Dynamic filters let operators zero in on the measures that matter most to their business, whether that’s a specific payer mix, drug category, or internal process step.
Boost Margins with Algorithm-Driven Insights
Script Scan applies more than 40 rules-based algorithms to examine acquisition costs and fee schedules, then highlights where script-level margins can improve. When a claim is processed sub-optimally, the system flags it and routes it into a clear, trackable workflow. That way, teams can focus on resolving the right issues quickly and consistently, instead of hunting for them after the fact.
Staying Connected with the Pharmacy Community
Alongside the release of Script Scan, HDS is deepening its engagement with the pharmacy market. The company has joined the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) as a corporate member, underscoring its commitment to collaboration and high standards in pharmacy services. Gary Conte, HDS’s VP of Business Development, now serves on the NASP Technology Committee, helping build ties with stakeholders across the specialty pharmacy ecosystem.
Perspectives on Script Scan’s Impact
NASP President and CEO Sheila Arquette has emphasized the value of working with organizations focused on improving pharmacy outcomes. HDS’s participation signals to the community that a stronger, more coordinated approach to operational results is within reach.
Drawing on his deep experience in specialty pharmacy, Gary Conte echoed that view. He noted that HDS’s innovations are engineered to support pharmacies as they navigate a challenging environment—keeping the focus on practical tools that make a measurable difference.
Getting Started with Script Scan
Script Scan is available as a Software as a Service (SaaS) offering, so pharmacies across the United States can adopt it without major infrastructure changes. It’s flexible enough to fit different pharmacy models and straightforward enough to support teams regardless of size or service mix.
If you’d like to see how Script Scan works in practice, you can find an overview on the HDS website. HDS also invites interested pharmacies to connect for an introductory call and product demonstration for a closer look and a direct line to the team.
About HealthPlan Data Solutions (HDS)
HealthPlan Data Solutions (HDS) is a pharmacy analytics company focused on payment integrity, campaign management, and pharmacy claims insights. Founded by pharmacists and IT experts, HDS develops technology that helps improve pharmacy benefit plans with clear, actionable intelligence. Its Spotlight platform combines more than 500 proprietary scanning algorithms with clinical expertise to turn data into operational insight that pharmacy teams can act on.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Script Scan?
Script Scan is an analytics platform from HDS that helps pharmacies monitor performance and improve profitability at the script level. It integrates with the Spotlight platform and brings together dashboards, visualizations, and workflow tools in one place.
How does Script Scan improve pharmacy operations?
It provides an at-a-glance dashboard, advanced data visualization, and customizable KPIs and departmental views. With more than 40 rules-based algorithms that analyze acquisition costs and fee schedules, Script Scan flags sub-optimally processed claims and organizes them into a clear workflow, so teams can resolve issues faster and protect margins.
Who can benefit from Script Scan?
Specialty and retail pharmacies across the United States can use Script Scan. It’s especially useful for operators facing margin compression and staffing constraints, and it adapts to different pharmacy sizes, models, and service scopes.
What is HDS’s role in the pharmacy industry?
HDS specializes in pharmacy analytics, delivering solutions for payment integrity, campaign management, and pharmacy claims insights. Its Spotlight platform uses over 500 proprietary scanning algorithms, paired with clinical expertise, to generate actionable insights. HDS also engages with the community through NASP membership and participation on the NASP Technology Committee.
How can I learn more about Script Scan?
You can review an overview on the HDS website and reach out to schedule an introductory call and product demonstration. The HDS team will walk you through the platform and answer questions about fit and adoption.
