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AMCP Review

In this final post-conference brief from the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) 27th Annual Meeting & Expo, we present a brief summary of three key presentations. Learn how these issues will impact managed care pharmacy.

Highlights

Control of the pharmacy benefit is in play with Medicaid expansion

Despite the influx of enrollees into managed Medicaid plans as a result of Medicaid expansion, more states are maintaining control of the pharmacy benefit by aligning managed care formularies with the state's current preferred drug list. Read more.

Electronic prior authorization eases burden

Using an electronic prior authorization program can save money and time for patients, providers and pharmacists. Read more.

New model for managing specialty pharmacy aims to improve quality at a reduced cost

Both public and private purchasers are in an important position to act as catalysts of change in managing specialty pharmacy. Read more.

Post-Conference coverage

Check the AMCP section for added content each day, click here for more

April 27, 2015

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