90-minute Webcast
An Employer Perspective:
Optimizing Medication Therapy Management Programs
Webcast held Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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Medication Therapy Management (MTM) programs can optimize therapeutic outcomes by improving the use of medications by patients with chronic conditions and multiple prescribed medications, thus reducing adverse drug events and unnecessary costs. Recognizing their potential to improve outcomes and lower costs, large national employers are aggressively evaluating how MTM might fit into their overall pharmacy benefit management strategy. In this session, faculty will provide an in-depth overview of the successful MTM experience of one of the nation's premier employers (General Mills, Inc.).
Learn how a successfully implemented MTM program can produce dramatic results in employer-sponsored pharmacy benefit programs. Register today.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of MTM -- establishing the need for an effective, employer centric MTM program.
- Define roles/services provided by MTM vendors, PBMs and employers.
- Discuss MTM program implementation: tools, tips and traps.
- Identify appropriate MTM outcome measurement tools.
- MTM programs: a review of Core Elements of Success from an employer's perspective.
- The future of MTM -- how might employer based programs evolve beyond initial introduction into MTM 2.0.
Agenda
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Presentations by
Jeanne Denz, Director of Global Benefits, General Mills, Inc.
Matthew Gibbs, Pharm.D., Chief Clinical Officer, Employer Accounts Group, Medco Health Solutions
Nathan Schultz, Pharm.D., President and Chief Operating Officer, Medication Management Systems
3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Questions and Answers
Moderator: Tim Watson, Pharm.D., Executive Director, Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute
$279 per work site. 10% discount for PBMI members.
Discounts available for multiple locations. Contact PBMI at 480-730-0814 for information.
About the Speakers
Jeanne Denz, Director of Global Benefits, General Mills, Inc. In this capacity Ms. Denz is responsible for the design, cost, communication and administration of all employee benefits programs. General Mills has various pension plans with assets of more than $5 billion, savings plans with assets of more than $2 billion, and health and welfare costs of over $200 million per year.
Matthew Gibbs, Pharm.D., Principal, Medco Health Solutions. Dr. Gibbs has been in the health care industry for 10 years. He is currently the Chief Clinical Officer for Medco's Employer Accounts Group servicing National Accounts and the Systemed Group. In his role he works with employers, coalitions, and consultants in their overall clinical strategy. Previously, Dr. Gibbs led the Pharmacy Consulting Practice at Hewitt Associates and developed strategies and implemented programs to help clients provide cost-effective health benefits. Additionally, Dr. Gibbs has extensive global healthcare experience from performing work in Europe, Mexico, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Nathan Schultz, Pharm.D., President and Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Schultz's history as a pharmacy clinician, health care services executive and entrepreneur spans over 25 years. He is currently president and chief operating officer of Medication Management Systems, Inc. -- a leading provider of medication therapy management services and technology solutions. Dr. Schultz is a recognized leader and innovator in managed care pharmacy and pharmaceutical benefit management, having served as chief services officer of National Medical Health Card Systems and over a decade in senior executive roles with Diversified Pharmaceutical Services and Express Scrips. Throughout his extensive PBM career, Dr. Schultz led and managed clinical and business functions including clinical program development, drug formulary management, pharmaceutical manufacturer purchasing and rebate contracting, pharmacy benefit operations, provider networks, account management and customer service.
