Podcasts about amcp

On this episode Fred Goldstein invites Steve Kheloussi, PharmD, MBA, FAMCP, Principal Consultant at Kheloussi Consulting, LLC, in the first installment of our four-part series on rare diseases. We discuss a practical overview of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the current treatment landscape, and the evidence gaps that complicate payer decision-making. We also touch on the importance of what patients and caregivers need to maintain function, reduce fatigue, and navigate the significant emotional and practical burdens of care. This podcast is supported by an independent medical education grant from ITF Therapeutics. AMCP offers CPE for this podcast through December 31, 2026. For additional information and to claim credit, please visit:  ⁠The Power of Partnership: Bridging Patients and Payers in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Management⁠. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

On this episode Fred Goldstein invites Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, FADD to explore vitiligo as a complex autoimmune disease with significant psychosocial and clinical implications. They discuss the burden of delayed diagnosis, the societal and emotional challenges patients face, and the importance of early, individualized treatment. He outlines current therapeutic approaches—including topical agents, phototherapy, systemic options, and surgical interventions—and highlights the condition's associations with other autoimmune diseases. The conversation underscores how education, support, and emerging medical advances are reshaping outcomes and quality of life for people living with vitiligo. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this episode Fred Goldstein invites Sheena Crosby, PharmD, BCGP, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Pharmacist at the Mayo Clinic in Florida. Sheena breaks down the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) updated guidelines for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, highlighting major shifts in treatment strategy, including the move toward earlier use of advanced therapies and updated goals focused on symptom control, mucosal healing, and sustained remission. She also outlines the critical payer considerations emphasized in the guidelines—from eliminating unnecessary step-therapy requirements to ensuring timely access to induction and maintenance therapy—changes that have direct implications for patient outcomes and health-system performance. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this episode Fred Goldstein invites Marty Acevedo, MS, RD, Patient Advocate and President & Board Chair of the Parkinson's Association of San Diego. Marty shares her personal journey with Parkinson's disease—from a delayed diagnosis to managing symptoms, treatment decisions, and the impact on daily life. She discusses the importance of individualized care, the essential role of caregivers, and the value of evidence-based resources. Marty also highlights her involvement in the Michael J. Fox Foundation's Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) research study and offers perspective on emerging advances and potential disease-modifying therapies that may shape the future of Parkinson's care. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this episode, host Fred Goldstein invites Dr. Kartik Kalra, Clinical Nephrologist at Geisinger Medical Center. We discuss IgA nephropathy and the newly released, comprehensive 2025 KDIGO guidelines. We explore what IgAN is, why diagnosis is often delayed, how it commonly presents, and the impact the disease can have over a patient's lifetime. Dr. Kalra also discusses what prompted the latest guideline revision, how thinking around IgAN has evolved, and what these changes signal for clinicians, health systems, and the managed care community. This podcast is supported by an independent medical education grant from Calliditas Therapeutics. AMCP offers CPE for this podcast through December 31, 2026. For additional information and to claim credit, please use the instructions provided here: ⁠AMCP Learn - claim CPE instructions https://amcplearn.org/sites/default/files/media/2024-10/AMCP%20Learn%20-%20Claim%20CPE%20Instructions_0.pdf Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this episode, host Fred Goldstein invites Daryl Pritchard, Senior Vice President of Science Policy at the Personalized Medicine Coalition. They discuss how precision medicine is transforming care and where critical gaps remain. Daryl shares findings from recent studies showing how many patients are still lost along the testing-to-treatment pathway, even in well-established areas like lung cancer, and explains what's needed to bridge those gaps. The conversation highlights the role of payers, providers, and policymakers in aligning science, practice, and policy to deliver truly individualized care. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

On this episode, host Fred Goldstein invites Franck Rahaghi, MD, MHS, Executive Director of Cardiopulmonary Global Medical Affairs at United Therapeutics, about pulmonary hypertension in interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD), a serious and often under-recognized condition at the intersection of two progressive diseases. We discuss the importance of early recognition, the role of multidisciplinary care, emerging treatment options, and what patients, clinicians, and payers should know to improve outcomes. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Research is more than just finding interesting stats. It's about finding better ways to deliver savings, simplicity, and support. In this episode, you'll hear from managed care pharmacy researchers who are doing just that, delivering data driven insights to drive affordability and access in health care.  Pat Gleason, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, FAMCP, assistant vice president of health outcomes; Nick Friedlander, PharmD, clinical program pharmacist; and Simone Ndujiuba, PharmD, BCOP, clinical oncology pharmacist senior principal; and host Alex Cook, senior public relations manager, discuss how Prime's research helps address affordability and accessibility issues and guides health care providers and peers toward clarity on treatment for complex health conditions. Research topics covered:Three-Year Real-World Adherence and Persistence to Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Among Commercially Insured Adults with Obesity without Diabetes Trends in Real-World Persistence to Weight Loss Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists from 2021 to 2024 Among Commercially Insured Adults without Diabetes — This study earned a platinum award from AMCP.  Impact of a Medical Claims Automated Glucagon Like Peptide-1 Drugs Prior Authorization Program— This study earned a gold award from AMCP.Validation of Long-term Savings from a Pharmacist-to-Prescriber Telephonic Intervention — This study earned a gold award from AMCP. Total Cost of Care and Adverse Effects Assessment of Bispecific T-cell Engagers and Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell Therapies for Relapsed Refractory Follicular Lymphoma  -------------------------Content in this podcast is for informational or educational purposes only.The content also does not substitute professional medical advice or consultations with health care professionals. Always seek advice from a physician or other health care providers with any questions you have regarding a medical treatment or condition before undertaking a new health care regimen.

On this episode, host Fred Goldstein invites Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPA, MPH, Vice Chair of Clinical Trials and Innovation, Brigham & Women's Hospital Department of Dermatology. Dr. Mostaghimi to discuss alopecia areata—an autoimmune disease that causes patchy or complete hair loss—its inflammatory basis, how severity is measured, and the profound psychosocial impacts on patients and families. They also review the latest FDA-approved therapies, evolving treatment guidelines, and what patients, clinicians, and payers should know as new options reshape care. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this milestone episode of Unscripted, the AMCP Podcast, they celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy (JMCP). Host Susan Cantrell, AMCP CEO, is joined by Laura Happe, PharmD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of JMCP, and Pat Gleason, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, FAMCP, Assistant Vice President, Health Outcomes at Prime Therapeutics to reflect on the journal's evolution from its 1995 launch to today's leading voice in managed care pharmacy. Highlights include JMCP's role in shaping policy, advancing research, and tackling pressing issues such as drug pricing, equity, and access—while looking ahead to the future of pharmacy innovation and collaboration. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this episode host Fred Goldstein invites Aaron Crittenden, President of Rx Marketplace at GoodRx, to discuss Community Link, a new program from GoodRx that empowers independent pharmacies through direct contracting, predictable pricing, and access to over 90 brand medication deals. Aaron explains how Community Link helps pharmacies stay competitive, provide affordable prescriptions for patients, and build more sustainable economics in today's challenging marketplace. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

On this episode host Fred Goldstein invites Dr. Harrison Nguyen, a double board-certified dermatologist and health economist, about the true scope of psoriasis. From overlooked symptoms and high-impact areas to the systemic nature of the disease, Dr. Nguyen explains why a personalized treatment strategy is essential. He also explores the economic case for early intervention and access to advanced therapies. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

On this episode host Fred Goldstein invites Tonja Johnson, founder of the Beautifully Unblemished Vitiligo Support Group. Tonja shares her personal journey with Vitiligo, from diagnosis and frustration to advocacy and empowerment. In recognition of World Vitiligo Day, this conversation explores the physical, emotional, and social challenges of living with the condition, the ongoing stigma and mental health impact, and the urgent need for health plans to treat Vitiligo as more than cosmetic. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

On this episode host Fred Goldstein invites Joe Honcz, from C4I consulting and an AMCP Board Member to discuss AI and its potential uses in Managed Care Pharmacy. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

IBD 3 Part Series On this Part 3 of 3 episode host Fred Goldstein invites Dr. Christine Frissora, gastroenterologist and associate professor of clinical medicine, at The NY Presbyterian Cornell University Medical Center and Dr. Ken Schaecher, chief medical officer emeritus, University of Utah Health Plans and chief medical officer at a regional health plan and practicing general internal medicine specialist. On this episode the doctors share a study on the costs savings associated with using the VibrantGastro system and information for payers. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

This episode of the Astonishing Healthcare podcast highlights two recent posters presented by Zachary Brunko, PharmD (PGY1 Managed Care Pharmacy Resident), and Nash Albadarin, PharmD, MBA (Associate Director, Clinical Programs Business Development), at AMCP 2025 and the 2025 PQA Annual Meeting, respectively. We won't give away the conclusions, but Zach explains the team's research on International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes and how they evaluated the accuracy and reliability of ICD codes submitted on pharmacy claims. Additionally, they sought to identify patterns in ICD code submissions across client types, drug classes, disease states, pharmacy networks, and regions.Nash highlights how text messaging and pharmacist outreach to patients through Rx Enhance - a clinical program designed to improve adherence and close gaps in care - drove marked improvement in medication adherence in 2024 for commercial plan members with diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. If you're interested in the potential to streamline processes and improve decision-making by using data like ICD codes, or the potential for tech-enabled clinical programs to improve health outcomes, this episode is for you!Reference Materials & Related ContentPoster: Evaluating ICD Codes on Pharmacy Claim Submissions: Are They Reliable?Poster: The Impact of Text Messaging and Pharmacist Outreach Interventions on Medication Adherence Rates in a Commercial PBM PopulationAH043 - Pharmacy Benefits 101: DMP & MTM, Explained, with Nash Albadarin, PharmDAH035 - Pharmacy Benefits 101: Clinical Programs, with Bonnie Hui-Callahan, PharmDAH006 - Pharmacy Benefits 101: Clinical Care Teams, with Amy Stockton, PharmDPlease visit Capital Rx Insights for more information, including this episode's transcript!

IBD 3 Part Series On this Part 2 of 3 episode host Fred Goldstein invites Dr. Christine Frissora, gastroenterologist and associate professor of clinical medicine, at The NY Presbyterian Cornell University Medical Center and Dr. Ken Schaecher, chief medical officer emeritus, University of Utah Health Plans and chief medical officer at a regional health plan and practicing general internal medicine specialist. On this episode the doctors share information on the costs associated with treating IBD, as well as introduce the Vibrant System and some of its advantages. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Have you ever wondered what your pet is really thinking behind those adorable eyes? What if grooming your pet was more than a task, but a sacred exchange of trust and care? In this week's episode, Aimee sits down with Cassondra Smith, CEO of Club Pawsh and host of The Unlimited Groomer podcast. Cassondra shares her inspiring journey from music industry professional to animal wellness educator, speaker, and grooming expert. Whether you're a pet parent, an animal professional, or simply someone who believes in care-centered living, this conversation will expand your heart and perspective.In this episode, you'll hear:- Cassondra's journey from cubicles to canines, and finding her true calling- How grooming is about more than looks, it's about trust, healing & communication- The concept of Fear Free grooming and why it's changing the industry- Why understanding animal behavior matters more than ever- How somatic awareness applies to animals and what they teach us about energy- The emotional impact of trauma (for pets and humans) and how to rebuild the connectionAnd so much more!Cassondra Renee FFCP-G, AMCP, founder and CEO of Club Pawsh, is described as the only All-Luxury & Fear Free Certified Mobile Groomer in Buffalo, New York. She is a seasoned groomer with over 10 years of experience in in-home, mobile, and salon settings. Cassondra has also held corporate roles overseeing hundreds of groomers, where she developed a passion for coaching and advising others in the industry to achieve success financially and personally. Her background includes personal development, a collegiate background in psychology, and a Bachelor's of Science in Music Business Management.Cassondra's expertise and empowerment coaching have been featured in various media outlets, including Reader's Digest, television news, and animal sanctuary organizations. She also educates on platforms and podcasts within the grooming industry. Alongside her podcast, "The Unlimited Groomer," she offers business coaching tailored to pet industry professionals and is available for speaking engagements. Additionally, she runs Pawscious Memories, which creates handmade pet keepsakes incorporating hair and cremains. Outside of her professional life, Cassondra has five pets, is involved in WINC (an organization supporting women in business), practices yoga and meditation, and enjoys dancing, reading, roller skating, and traveling.Connect with Cassondra:Socials: @clubpawsh, @unlimitedgroomer Website: clubpawsh.com Connect with Aimee:Instagram: @aimeetakaya Facebook: Aimee Takaya Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

IBD 3 Part Series On this Part 1 of 3 episode, host Fred Goldstein invites Dr. Christine Frissora, gastroenterologist and associate professor of clinical medicine, at The NY Presbyterian Cornell University Medical Center and Dr. Ken Schaecher, chief medical officer emeritus, University of Utah Health Plans and chief medical officer at a regional health plan and practicing general internal medicine specialist. Dr. Frissora shares her insights on a new, non-pharmacological treatment for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

And here we are, at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Annual for a 2nd year in row for a special “on the road” episode of Pharmacy Friends.  This year, AMCP is in Houston with more than 6,000 managed care pharmacy and health care industry professionals in attendance. And thought leaders from Prime Therapeutics are also on hand to present 7 research posters and several education sessions based on our integrated medical and pharmacy claims data. This episode will help you gain clarity on the real-world impact of GLP-1 drugs, understand how predictive modeling can help identify members enrolled in Medicare Part D at risk of large increases in prescription drug spending, and other trends shaping the health care industry.We also have two up and coming researchers share their experience taking their first steps in the managed care space and their careers. (00:00) Introduction(01:05) 2024 JMCP “Article of the Year” Award for Excellence(06:46) Latest GLP-1 research(15:56) Accelerated Drug Approval Program (28:00) PBM and Medical Pharmacy Industry Trends(41:17) Medicare Member Drug Cost Predictive Model: Creation and Feature Engineering (50:32) Advancing Health Equity in Food Allergy Prevention and Treatment: Bridging Gaps in Care and Knowledge(55:22) Legislative Impacts on Site of Service: What is the Big Deal?(1:00:07) The next generation of managed care professionals

E32: IBD Innovations, Challenges, and the Future of Care On this episode host Fred Goldstein invites Casey Koch, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator at Select Health. We explore the discuss the evolving landscape of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including the latest treatment advancements, guideline updates, and the role of managed care pharmacy in optimizing patient outcomes. From biologics to biosimilars, personalized medicine, and health disparities, we dive deep into the complexities of IBD management and what the future holds for patients and providers alike. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

E31: Health Policy and Regulations with the New Trump Administration On this episode host Fred Goldstein invites Andrew McKechnie from the Tiber Creek Group, Adam Colborn from AMCP, and Geni Tunstall from AMCP to discuss Health Policy under President Trump. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this episode host Fred Goldstein invites Elizabeth Powers, Vice President and General Manager, Regulatory Science and Study Innovation at IQVIA, to discuss Real World Evidence. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Host Fred Goldstein invites Brian Hilberdink, President, Executive Vice President North America and Douglas Maslin, MD, Global Principal Medical Advisor to discuss LEO Pharma and their involvement with AMCP. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

On this episode host Fred Goldstein invites Adam Hoye-Simek, Senior Pharmacy Manager of Utilization Management at Devoted Health, to discuss the latest update to the AMCP Format for Formulary Submission, version 5.0. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this episode host Fred Goldstein invites Hilly Paige, Chief Innovation Officer at the Family Heart Foundation. Hilly discusses the work of the Family Heart Foundation. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Host Fred Goldstein invites David L. Kamelhar, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Dr. Sunjay Devarajan Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary/Critical Care at the Baylor College of Medicine to discuss the latest in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this special episode offering CPE Credits, Fred Goldstein Invites Susan Wojcicki Roman, clinical pharmacy lead at Humana Pharmacy Solutions to discuss Breaking Biases in Breast Cancer. This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Merck Sharp and Dohme. AMCP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Full instructions on how to claim CPE credits can be found here (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:cce0dc42-2b1b-4e42-8543-d1c93730e81d) Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this special episode offering CPE Credits, Fred Goldstein Invites Danielle Roman, manager of clinical pharmacy services at Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute to discuss Breast Cancer Breakthroughs: A Peek into the Pipeline. This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Merck Sharp and Dohme. AMCP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Full instructions on how to claim CPE credits can be found here (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:cce0dc42-2b1b-4e42-8543-d1c93730e81d) Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this episode host Fred Goldstein Invites Erica Klinger, VP of Marketing at AMCP. Erica Discusses AMCPs Markeing efforts including the We are MCPs initiative. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Host Fred Goldstein Invites Sarah Edmonds, President and CEO of ICER to discuss ICERs, Health Technology Assessments and determing value as we seek to move to a value based healthcare system. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Host Fred Goldstein invites Ruchi Gupta, MD professor of pediatrics and medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding director of the Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research to discuss Food Allergies, their prevalence, new treatments and how payers should look at this area.

On this episode host Fred Goldstein invites Geni Tunstall, Director, Regulatory Affairs at AMCP to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act or IRA and its many pharmacy related topics including the Medicare Drug Price Negotiations. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Host Fred Goldstein invites Jennifer Mathieu, Senior Vice President, Professional & Government Affairs to discuss the Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act, the Medicaid MVPs for Patient Act and other AMCP legislative priorities. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

A key aspect of what AMCP seeks to achieve is improved access to care, and our next study looks closely at the factors that may impact that access. Social determinants of health are the conditions in a person's environment that affect health, function, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. These factors contribute to as much as 80% of variation in health outcomes. In this segment, Kyle Thompson, data scientist principal with Prime/MRx, talks about how the development of a Medicare member-specific medication nonadherence risk score, related to social determinants of health, can improve how a member manages medication and adheres to their doctors prescription. 

Four of the Prime/MRx studies presented at AMCP relate to glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist – or GLP-1 – drugs. Earlier analysis of real-world data showed low adherence and increased cost of care for individuals in the first year of GLP-1 therapy. Prime/MRx has been a leader in GLP-1 insights, and three studies at AMCP take a fresh look at the GLP-1 data as it relates to weight loss. We have Ben Urick, Health Outcomes Reseach Senior Principal from Prime/MRx, here to walk us through the research.

Jazz-laden melodies are typically the sonic output of “The Big Easy” but this week, it's a special episode as we take you to the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Annual Meeting, which was in New Orleans. Leading researchers from Prime Therapeutics and Magellan Rx are at the show, and we talk with these health care experts from our Clinical and Health Outcomes teams who are using integrated medical and pharmacy claims data to evaluate real-world drug utilization, managed care pharmacy programs, and associated costs of care for a range of conditions, including weight loss, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.  And, in the spirit of our host city, we have a little fun with our guests and see how much they know about “The Big Easy.”  We even had a drop in visit from Susan Cantrell, AMCP CEO, who talked with us about how AMCP is on the forefront of pharmacy trends, but also how the organization seeks to improve access to care and reduce costs, particularly as health care trends show that the pharmacy benefit is becoming more expensive.  Dig into the research All newsroom content https://www.primetherapeutics.com/ Guests:   Landon Marshall, principal, health outcomes research  Ben Urick, senior principal, health outcomes research  Yuqian Liu, senior director, clinical account services  Kyle Thompson, principal, data scientist  Nick Friedlander, clinical program pharmacist  Pat Gleason, assistant vice president, health outcomes  David Eckwright, senior director, clinical project and program management  Kristen Reimers, senior vice president of specialty clinical solutions  

This year marks the second AMCP Annual meeting where Prime and MRx have showed up as one organization. But what does it mean for our business to show up at a crucial trade event like this? We are joined by two of our leaders responsible for putting our best foot forward at AMCP Annual, Pat Gleason, Assistant Vice President of Health Outcomes, and David Eckwright, Senior Director of Clinical Project and Program Management, to tell us more.  

We are fortunate to have Susan Cantrell, AMCP CEO, join us for a conversation on what this show means and how it continues to have an impact on the health care industry. 

The mission of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy is to enhance the quality and affordability of health care. Prime/MRx is likewise focused on this same mission, which is even more crucial when you consider a key category driving health care spend today are specialty drugs, which are typically injections or infusions that are self-administered or administered by health care professionals.  We caught up with Kristen Reimers, clinical pharmacist and senior vice president, Specialty Clinical Solutions at Prime/MRx, to talk about some of the education sessions at AMCP that touch on this important business segment.

Cancer care represents a rapidly rising and disproportionate share of overall health care spend. Medically integrated dispensing has been associated with better outcomes, lower waste and better patient care experiences for members receiving. Recognizing this value, payers have developed integrated dispensing networks to supplement traditional dispensing sites; however, little information is available comparing total cost of care. During this conversation with Landon Marshall, health outcomes research principal at Prime/MRx, we take a closer look at the AMCP study, Medically Integrated Dispensing of Oral Oncolytics: Real-World Cost of Care Comparison to Traditional Dispensing. 

We're about to hear about an award-winning research study. Recently, a number of generic multiple sclerosis medications supported by the American Academy of Neurology have become more widely available. Managed care pharmacists can aid individuals in transitioning to generic therapies, reducing total drug spend and member cost. But just how successful can this transition be? Prime/MRx researchers took a closer look, and Nick Friedlander, clinical program pharmacist with Prime/MRx, explains how transition may lead to remarkable savings and improved health outcomes.

Nothing might matter more than getting new talented and bright pharmacists in our door to get hands-on experience of specialty and medical drug management from a managed care perspective. YuQian Liu, Senior Director of Clinical Account Services, talks about how our ASHP accredited residency program allows people interested in managed care pharmacy to build their careers. She talks about the importance of developing a firsthand understanding of medical and pharmacy benefit integration and strategy. And touches on the skills and mindset needed that helps kick-start careers as a managed care pharmacist. 

Host Fred Goldstein invites Charles Makin, Global HEOR, RWE and Market Access Advisor to discuss their poster at AMCP Nexus 2023 on RWE adoption by US Payers. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Host Fred Goldstein invites Dr. Emmanuel Mensah, a Firm Chief and Faculty at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School to discuss taking a look in the mirror and reflect on our own implicit biases and disparities in healthcare. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Host Fred Goldstein invites Jim Hopsicker, AMCP President & Vice President, Health and Pharmacy Management at MVP Health Care, Inc., and Susan Cantrell, AMCP CEO, to discuss the state of AMCP Priorities. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Host Fred Goldstein invites Adam Colborn, Director, Government Affairs at AMCP to discuss AMCP Federal Legislative Priorities on this second episode of a two part discussion. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Host Fred Goldstein invites Chronis Manolis, Sr. Vice President, Pharmacy Services Chief Pharmacy Officer UPMC Health Plan and Michael Rothrock, MHA, MBA, Former Vice President of Pharma Strategy and Contracting for Express Scripts to discuss innovator biologics, biosimilars and unbranded biologics. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

On this first episode of a two part discussion, host Fred Goldstein invites Adam Colborn, Director, Government Affairs at AMCP to discuss AMCP Federal Legislative Priorities. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen