What is PPOk?
PPOk (Pharmacy Providers of Oklahoma, Inc.) is an Oklahoma City holding company founded in 1985 by independent community pharmacists. Its family of brands (Rx Linc, MaxCare Rx, MaxHaven Rx, Stratos Insights, Clear Benefits and Fill Local Rx) serves independent pharmacies, employers and hospices across the United States.
Who does PPOk serve?
Independent community pharmacies first. PPOk brands also serve employers that need a transparent pharmacy benefit manager, hospices that need fair medication pricing, and plan sponsors that want independent oversight of their PBM.
Is PPOk a PSAO?
Not anymore. In 2021 PPOk merged its PSAO services with Arete Pharmacy Network to create AlignRx, the largest independent PSAO in the nation. PPOk remains an affiliate of AlignRx.
Which PPOk brand handles pharmacy claims processing?
Rx Linc. Since 1997 it has provided secure, high-speed claims capture and adjudication for community pharmacies, with 24/7 support. Call (800) 380-7435 or email customercare@rxlinc.com.
How is MaxCare different from other PBMs?
MaxCare uses a true pass-through model: pricing and rebates are passed through to the employer with full transparency, so MaxCare benefits when drug costs go down rather than up.
Does PPOk offer cybersecurity for pharmacies?
Yes. CommUnity Guard is PPOk’s cybersecurity and managed IT service built for independent pharmacies. It includes cybersecurity assessments, HIPAA compliance guidance and 24/7 managed support.
Is PPOk SOC 2 certified?
PPOk has completed a SOC 2® Type 2 examination under AICPA standards, an independent audit of how its security controls operate over time.