Roundtable

[RT4] Maximizing the Value of Actuarial Data When Managing the Pharmacy Benefit

ACPE UAN: 0233-0000-19-047-L04-P | Contact Hours: 0.5 | Activity Type: Knowledge-based

Faculty(s)

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  Karl J. Gregor, PharmD, MS

  Vice President, Pharmacy Advisory Services
  Optum
  Fishers, Indiana
• 

  Drew Kirchner, FSA

  Senior Actuarial Director
  Cigna Healthcare
  Denver, Colorado
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  Whitney S. Pratt, FSA, CERA, MAAA

  Actuarial Manager
  Optum
  Englewood, Colorado

Please note, space is limited to approximately 30 participants on a first come, first served basis. This learning activity will be offered twice: 4:30 pm to 4:55 pm (round 1) and 5:05 pm to 5:30 pm (round 2).

This roundtable will feature three subject matter experts to help facilitate a discussion amongst attendees on best practices for utilizing actuaries and actuarial data when managing the pharmacy benefit. Attendees will share their experiences with each other to help inform this peer-to-peer information exchange.

How can you prepare for this roundtable?

• Attend the prerequisite session titled, [R5] The Actuarial Influence on Pharmacy Benefits.
• Download and review all handout material prior to participating in this roundtable.

Recommended audience: Managed care professionals working in health plans and pharmacy benefit management organizations interested in discussing ways to maximize the role of actuarial data.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Describe at least two ways to utilize actuarial data to improve the management of the pharmacy drug benefit.