AbsoluteCare Names William Guptail as President of AbsoluteCare Pharmacy
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Supporting new growth through community-based integrated clinical pharmacy
COLUMBIA, Md. , July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AbsoluteCare, a leading provider of value-based care for the most medically complex and socially vulnerable individuals, announces the appointment of William "Bill" Guptail as President of AbsoluteCare Pharmacy.
AbsoluteCare is expanding its integrated pharmacy services under Bill's leadership, reinforcing the organization's commitment to providing personalized care for Medicaid and Medicare members with complex medical, behavioral health, and substance use challenges. The pharmacy team plays a vital role in improving medication adherence by enhancing access and education-helping chronically ill members achieve better health outcomes and reducing avoidable hospital visits.
"Bill brings more than two decades of transformational health care leadership and operational excellence to AbsoluteCare," said Mike Radu, CEO of AbsoluteCare. "His vision and expertise will be instrumental in advancing AbsoluteCare Pharmacy-a key differentiator for our organization. By integrating comprehensive pharmacy services directly into our care centers, we support both routine and specialty medications in one convenient location. This integrated model enhances the patient experience, ensures continuity of care, and reinforces our member-centric approach-all central to our value-based care strategy."
AbsoluteCare members face significant health burdens-on average, they manage 13 chronic diagnoses and are prescribed 10 medications. Furthermore, 60% of members live with a behavioral health condition or substance use disorder, amplifying the need for trusted, seamless pharmacy services as part of holistic care.
"I'm thrilled to join AbsoluteCare and lead a pharmacy organization that's redefining what support looks like for underserved individuals with complex needs," said Bill. "Our pharmacy teams are embedded in our care centers-getting to know each member personally, collaborating with clinicians daily, and understanding the unique nuances of each individual's treatment journey. It's the kind of care model that truly makes a difference, and I'm honored to help grow its impact."
Bill brings a distinguished record of innovation and strategic leadership to AbsoluteCare, having served as Chief Operations Officer of Genoa Healthcare, part of Optum. Over his 20+ year career, he has led organizations across health plans, pharmacy, care delivery and health care technology.
AbsoluteCare Pharmacy supports the company's vision of restoring health for the country's most complex populations, with work underway to roll out new dispensing systems, improve pharmacy workflow efficiencies, and expand concierge services and medication packaging for members.
About AbsoluteCare
Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, AbsoluteCare is a leading value-based integrated health care provider. AbsoluteCare tends exclusively to the needs of the high-risk population who persistently represent a disproportionate amount of unnecessary utilization and cost. AbsoluteCare operates in 11 markets: Baltimore and Prince George's County, MD; Chicago, IL; Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton OH; New Orleans, LA; and Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA. For more information, visit absolutecare.com.
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