Management Case Studies K: Parts 1 & 2

Wednesday, December 5, 2012
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Moderator: Stewart R. Wirebaugh, PharmD

Utilization of Novel Informatics Solutions to Promote Pharmaceutical Cost Reduction Strategies
Activity #204-000-12-372-L04P/204-000-12-372-L04T
Level of Content: General Interest
0.5 Contact Hours/Knowledge-based
Presenters: Lindsay Hovestreydt, PharmD, BCPS; Ruchi Tiwari, PharmD, MS

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze comparative data to illustrate end goals and opportunities for systems improvement to key stakeholders.
• Describe novel ways to utilize existing resources to promote pharmaceutical budget reduction strategies.
• Assess methods to optimize CPOE clinical decision support tools to promote pharmaceutical care and drive effective medication utilization.

Negotiating a Wholesaler Prime Vendor Contract for a Diverse Member Network
Activity #204-000-12-373-L04P/204-000-12-373-L04T
Level of Content: General Interest
0.5 Contact Hours/Knowledge-based
Presenters: David Hardy, MS; Richard Paul, RPh; Craig A. Pedersen, PhD, FAPhA

Learning Objectives:

• Describe an RFP process that guides your IDN during wholesaler selection.
• Describe how pricing models affect your cost of goods.
• List contract elements that can be advantageous and disadvantageous to your IDN.