Module 1: Overview of the IRA

Module Description

This module will include an introduction to the historical context and legislative foundation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its significance in the context of the US healthcare system. It will review its key provisions, such as the Medicare Part D redesign, drug price negotiation provisions and timeline, and Part B changes. Additionally, participants will gain insights into the implications of the IRA on managed care, pharmaceutical innovation, and the broader healthcare ecosystem.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Describe the legislative and regulatory foundation of the Inflation Reduction Act. 

  • Discuss the significance of the IRA in the context of the US healthcare system. 

  • Identify the key provisions of the IRA that impact managed care, including the Medicare Part D Redesign, drug price negotiation, and Part B changes. 

  • Recognize the potential impacts of the IRA on drug development and pricing, formulary management, and utilization tools. 

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 ACPE
    The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Course opens: 
10/23/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2027
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) University

Faculty/Authors:

Geni Tunstall, JD
Associate Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
AMCP

Advisory Board and Contributing Authors

Melissa Andel, MPP
Principal
CommonHealth Solutions LLC

Crescent Moore, PharmD, PhD
SVP, Government Programs
LucyRx

Financial Relationship Disclosures:

Faculty/Reviewer/PlannerReported Relevant Financial Relationships
Geni Tunstall
Author		Individual Stocks/Stock Options: CVS Caremark
Melissa Andel
Ad board		None
Crescent Moore
Ad board		LucyRx, Salary, Stock ownership
Brooke Whittington
Planner		None
  • AMCP Staff have 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:

ACPE UAN:0233-0000-25-064-H03-P • Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Contact Hours: 0.25
Release Date: October 27, 2025 •  Expiration Date: June 30, 2028

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  • 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).
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Available Credit

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

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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