[W5] Implementation of a Novel Oncology Home Infusion Model

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

Course Description

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey partnered with Rutgers’ Cancer Institute of New Jersey/RWJBarnabas Health on a collaborative pilot program to promote home infusion of oncology therapeutics as an alternative to the conventional receipt of therapy at an oncology infusion center. The goal of the project was to improve the patient experience while maintaining quality patient care – all at a lower total cost of care.

Join this session to hear faculty cover learnings from the program including operational components around drug selection, inclusion/exclusion member criteria, navigation of member benefits, and outcomes tracking. Faculty will also highlight results of the pilot including strong patient satisfaction scores and total cost of care savings.

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 impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on oncology infusions.
  2. Identify the benefits of existing site of care models compared to historic challenges of including oncology drugs for payers and hospital systems.
  3. Review operational aspects of a successful oncology home infusion program on drug and patient selection, 340B impacts, and tracking/monitoring.
  4. Discuss the benefits of an oncology home infusion program as an innovative care delivery model including impact on patient satisfaction, provider experience, and total cost of care.
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: 
11/15/2023
Course expires: 
12/31/2024
Cost:
$30.00

Faculty

Saira A. Jan, MS, PharmD
Vice-President & Chief Pharmacy Officer
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Timothy O'Shea, MS, PharmD
Manager, Clinical Pharmacy
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Moderator

Diane Giaquinta, PharmD
Vice President, Market Research
Inizio Engage Market Access

Financial Relationship Disclosures

 

Faculty/Reviewer/Planner​

Reported Relevant Financial Relationships​

Saira A. Jan, MS, PharmD​

Faculty​

Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.​

Timothy O’Shea, MS, PharmD​

Faculty​

Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.​

Michelle Aslami, PharmD​

Reviewer​

Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.​

Kimberly Lenz, PharmD, MBA, FAMCP​

Reviewer​

Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.​

Brittany V. Henry, PharmD, MBA​

Planner​

Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.​

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  • 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.

ACPE UAN:0233-0000-23-062-H01-P
Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Contact Hours: 1.25
Release Date: November 15, 2023 •  Expiration Date: December 31, 2024
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 2023. 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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