Health Care Reform and the Impact of PBM Legislation

Pricing: Free for Members and $30 for Non-Members

Course Description

Delve into the latest legislative developments regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Medicare Part D and commercial markets as Capitol Hill continues to scrutinize PBM business practices in the 118th Congress. This session offers insights into potential impacts, implementation timelines, and the broader effects of health care reform legislation. With a focus on federal initiatives, attendees will explore key policies shaping the industry landscape.

Join this session to gain actionable intelligence to navigate evolving regulatory dynamics and anticipate implications for stakeholders.

Target Audience

Pharmacists who practice in managed care settings.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Describe the current status of PBM legislation at the federal level.
  2. Discuss the potential implementation timelines and regulatory implications.
  3. Explain the impact of PBM reform on various stakeholders.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 ACPE
    ACPE The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.25 Certificate of Completion
Course opens: 
05/03/2024
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Cost:
$30.00

Faculty

Ross D. Margulies, JD, MPH
Partner
Foley Hoag LLP
Washington, DC

 

Moderator

Leslie Schroeder
Clinical Pharmacy Consulting Senior Advisor
Cigna Healthcare
Minneapolis, Minnesota

 

Financial Relationship Disclosures

Faculty/Reviewer/PlannerReported Relevant Financial Relationships
Ross D. Margulies, JD, MPH
Faculty		Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

Kristen Tripicchio, PharmD
Reviewer

Employer: CarelonRx (previous)
Brittany V. Henry, PharmD, MBA
Planner		Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
  • If applicable, relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and documented.
  • Content has undergone a peer review to ensure content validity.

Accreditation:

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

ACPE UAN: 0233-0000-24-006-H03-P • Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Contact Hours: 1.25
Release Date: May 3, 2024 •  Expiration Date: December 31, 2025
Activity Fee: Free for Members and $30 for Non-Members

Participants should claim continuing pharmacy education (CPE) credit for this home study activity only if they have not claimed credit for the live activity presented at AMCP 2024. CPE credit will be processed through the AMCP Learn portal and reported directly to CPE Monitor. Please allow 72 hours for processing and posting in your NABP account.

To receive credit for an online activity you must:

  • Review the full content of the activity.
  • Successfully complete the post-test (required to pass with a score of 70% or higher, it may be taken a maximum of three times).
  • Complete a specific activity evaluation.

Available Credit

  • 1.25 ACPE
    ACPE The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.25 Certificate of Completion

Price

Cost:
$30.00
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