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WCC 2011 Conference

 

PRO PHARMA attended The 2011 Western Claims Conference in Indian Wells, CA

September 19, 2011

Craig S. Stern, PharmD, MBA, President, Pro Pharma Pharmaceutical Consultants, Inc. presented "Healthcare Reform (PPACA) Issues and Implementation That Affect Pharmacy Benefits…Projecting to the Year 2012"

This presentation focused on the issues and implementation of Healthcare Reform that affect Pharmacy Benefits, out to the year 2012.  Specific topics addressed and included, but not be limited to:

  • What are the new drivers to quality and utilization?  How will they impact pharmacy benefits?
  • What are the changes that affect Medicare Part D?
  • What are the audit issues that Plans need to be aware of with PPACA directives for 2011 and beyond?
  • What are the changes that implicate or “bleed over” to Commercial benefits?
  • How does the cost-effectiveness directive affect formularies, benefits, step therapy, and other Plan designs

Slides from Dr. Stern's presentation.

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For more information please contact Carol Stern @ 818-701-5438
or carol.stern@propharmaconsultants.com