Managed Care Pharmacy: A Plan for the Future and How Pharmacists Are Leading the Way

Program Description

The role of a pharmacist extends well beyond the community pharmacy counter into health systems, health plans, pharmacy benefit management, and/or the government. In these settings, pharmacists can assist in the development and implementation of medication use strategies to improve accessibility of medications while containing associated costs. In this panel discussion, managed care pharmacists will share their expertise and detail various opportunities for pharmacists seeking to improve patient outcomes through managed care teams. Central concepts in managed care, such as formulary development, benefit design, and medication management, will be explained. Panelists will also share insights about their roles in managed care pharmacy, as well as the relationships among pharmacists, specialty pharmacies, insurers, and patients in navigating the health care system.

Target audience: Managed care pharmacists

Type of activity: Application
Release date: November 30, 2023
Expiration date: November 30, 2024

Time to complete activity: 0.5 hour
Fee: Free

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Review the roles that the pharmacist occupies in managed care organizations
• Discuss the key areas that managed care pharmacists can impact patient outcomes

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hour (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-23-448-H04-P. The activity is available for CE credit through November 30, 2024.

Instructions for Completing the Activity and Receiving CPE Credit

To receive CPE credit, participants must complete the pretest, view the activity in its entirety, complete the posttest, and complete the online activity evaluation. After successful completion of the online activity evaluation, you can submit your credit to CPE Monitor. You may view your credit within 48 hours at www.mycpemonitor.net. All participants must request credit before the activity expiration date. CE credit will not be issued after this date.

Disclosures

James T. Kenney, RPh, MBA, has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:

Consultant: Alexion and Horizon

The following contributors have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:

Faculty

Libbi Green, PharmD

Laura R. Bobolts, PharmD, BCOP

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff—Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh, MBA; Abigail Dill; Susan Pordon; Brianna Winters; Chloe Taccetta; and Rebecca Green have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Anonymous peer reviewers were used as part of content validation and conflict resolution. The peer reviewers have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Educational Disclaimer
CPE activities are offered solely for educational purposes and do not constitute any form of professional advice or referral. Discussions concerning drugs, dosages, and procedures may reflect the clinical experience of the author(s) or they may be derived from the professional literature or other sources and may suggest uses that are investigational in nature and not approved labeling or indications. Participants are encouraged to refer to primary references or full prescribing information resources.

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