Available Until 12/31/2024
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Managed Care Approaches to Equitable Access to Recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus (rAAV) Gene Therapy

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer, Inc.


Course Description:

Gene therapies, such as recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vector technology, have arrived. Understanding the current and future impact is essential for payers, particularly with growing rAAV gene therapy innovation for rare genetic diseases and the complexities of access, cost, and durability of these therapies. This session will review the existing and pipeline rAAV gene therapy landscape, insights into payer management strategies, and the associated difficulties and solutions related to access for a diverse population.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Define the evolution of recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) gene therapy.
  2. Discuss new and emerging advances in the use of rAAV gene therapy based on efficacy, safety, durability, policy, and clinical utilization.
  3. Discuss health disparities related to access to rAAV gene therapy for a diverse population.
  4. Identify managed care strategies that address health disparities and equitable access to rAAV gene therapy for eligible patients.



Faculty(s)

Michelle Booth, PharmD (she/her/hers)

Sr. Director, Specialty Clinical Solutions

Magellan Rx Management

Middletown, RI

Andy Killpack, PharmD

Director, Specialty Clinical Solutions

MagellanRx

South Jordan, UT


Moderator(s)

Kimberly Glenn, PhD, MPH

VP HEOR Research Consulting

Optum

Eden Prairie, Minnesota



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:0233-0000-23-007-H01-P • Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Contact Hours: 1.25
Release Date: March 23, 2023 •  Expiration Date: December 31, 2024
Activity Fee: Free for Members and 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.

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Credit Information

Activity Number Credit Amount Accreditation Period
ACPE UAN #0233-0000-23-007-H01-P 1.25 Contact Hours March 23, 2023 - December 31, 2024