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

Managed Care Pharmacy: A Plan for the Future and How Pharmacists are Leading the Way is organized by Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE).,Release date: August 12, 2022,Expiration date: August 12, 2023,Description:,The role of a pharmacist extends well beyond the community pharmacy counter, into health systems, health plans, pharmacy benefit management (PBM), and/or government. In these settings, pharmacists can assist in the development and implementation of medication use strategies to improve the accessibility of medications while containing associated costs. This activity will explore various career paths for pharmacists interested in managed care, such as in formulary design, clinical program development, and utilization management. Panelists will also share the important role of managed care pharmacists in helping patients navigate the health care system as well as in improving patient outcomes.,Educational Objectives:,At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:,• Recognize the various stakeholders and pharmacist roles in managed care that contribute to medication use management in health systems,• Discuss approaches for health plans and pharmacy benefit management companies to manage medications