FMCP-S Module 1: Evolution and Principles of Managed Care

Module Description

Understanding the evolution of managed care pharmacy is important to understand the current marketplace. This module delves into the history of managed care and its progression to current practices, the different care delivery models and how each one works to provide patient access to care. This includes discussions of health maintenance organizations (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), point-of-service plans (POS’s), integrated delivery networks (IDNs), high deductible health plans (HDHPs), and a la carte benefit models.

 

Target Audience

Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Managed Care Professionals

Learning Objectives

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

  • Describe the history of health insurance in the United States.
  • Identify the goals of managed care in terms of patient care, outcomes, and costs.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.00 Certificate of Completion
Course opens: 
07/01/2023
Course expires: 
06/30/2026
Cost:
$0.00

Faculty:

Joseph DiBiase Jr., CPhT
Director, Clinical Pharmacy Operations, Medicare Part D
Magellan Rx Management

Fred Goldstein
President and Founder
Accountable Health, LLC

Tracy McDowd, PharmD, FAMCP
Manager, Clinical Pharmacy
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Vimal V. Reddy, PharmD
VP, Payer Strategy, Market Access
Lockwood

Financial Relationship Disclosures:

Faculty/Reviewer/PlannerReported Relevant Financial Relationships
Joseph DiBiase Jr., CPhT
Peer Reviewer
None
Fred Goldstein
Faculty, Planner, Peer Reviewer
None
Tracy McDowd, PharmD, FAMCP
Peer Reviewer
None
Brittany V. Henry, PharmD, MBA
Planner, Peer Reviewer
None
Vimal Reddy, PharmD
Peer Reviewer
None
Ruby Singh, PharmD
Planner, Peer Reviewer
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.

Available Credit

  • 0.00 Certificate of Completion

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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