The Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) profoundly changed the long-term care pharmacy environment. While long-term care pharmacies have traditionally played a critical role in the care and stewardship of certain Medicare beneficiaries, they now do so in partnership with Part D plans who are also involved in drug delivery in these settings. Health plans have only just started to focus their energies on the long-term care space, and are eyeing a range of interventions to better meet beneficiaries’ medical needs working with long-term care pharmacists. One area of focus is development of successful medication therapy management (MTM) programs, which plans must tailor to fit the unique medical needs of nursing facility residents.

This 90-minute, interactive Avalere audio conference will explore:

• How the long-term care pharmacy space has been reconfigured post-MMA implementation and how the role of senior care pharmacy has evolved
• What challenges arise in relation to beneficiary plan selection in the long-term care setting
• How policymakers and the industry view current Part D steerage rules and if they should be reconsidered
• How MTM programs and other quality initiatives may evolve in Medicare, specifically for dual-eligible beneficiaries and those residing in long-term care facilities
• What longer-term policy developments, such as an increased push to move beneficiaries out of long-term care facilities and into the community, may further challenge this environment

This audio conference is offered in partnership with the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) and the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP).   Avalere clients and members of AMCP or ASCP will receive a 20% discount on this audio conference.

• Jon Blum, Vice President, Avalere Health
• Tracey McCutcheon, Deputy Director, Medicare Drug Policy Group, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Dr. Barbara J. Zarowitz, Chief Clinical Officer, Vice President of Professional Services, Omnicare, Inc.
• Ross Brickley, President, CCRx of North Carolina, Inc.

Registration Prices :
Avalere Client	$300
AMCP Member	$300
ASCP Member	$300
Commercial	$375
Government	$50
Hill Staff	Complimentary
Non-profit	Special rates apply*

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.