Pharmaceuticals play a significant role in the U.S. healthcare system, yet the drug distribution model and the various payment systems for drugs within the U.S. are commonly misunderstood.  Several distinct drug payment indices are currently used as the basis of reimbursement for pharmacy benefit and medical benefit drugs, yet these indices are changing based upon recent legislative and regulatory changes.  As payers create and use new indices, there are significant effects for pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacists, pharmacy benefits managers, distributors, physicians, and patients.

Learn how the dollars flow through the drug distribution chain, what the definitions are for the commonly used drug pricing and payment terms, and how recent legislative and regulatory changes will likely cause a shift in payment indices used by public and private payers for medical and pharmacy benefits. 

 This 90-minute Avalere audio conference will cover:

• Recent legislative and regulatory changes that affect drug payment indices in the United States
• The medical and pharmacy benefit structure that payers use to cover drugs and
• How changes to the drug payment indices affect various entities within the drug distribution supply chain

This audio conference is offered in partnership with the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP).  Avalere clients and AMCP members receive a 20% discount on registration. 

• Jennifer Kowalski, Manager, Avalere Health
• Kathleen Kaa, General Manager,  AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group Informatics
• Billy Wynne, Senate Finance Committee

Registration Prices :
Avalere Client	$300
AMCP	$300
Commercial	$375
Government	$50
Hill Staff	Complimentary
Nonprofit	Special rates apply*

*For information, please call Tom Moreno at 202.207.3471 or email tmoreno@avalerehealth.net.

Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund, notice is required at least seven business days prior to the audio conference. With proper notice, fees are refunded minus a $40 service fee. No refunds are given for cancellations received with less than seven days notice. Avalere Health reserves the right to cancel or reschedule an audio conference due to unforeseen circumstances.