HillCo HEALTH's Samuels and DesRosiers to lead CBI's Specialty Pharma & Biotech Workshop

Nov. 22, 2010 - PRLog -- The Center for Business Intelligence will host it's 8th Annual Specialty Pharmaceuticals, Biotech Therapies and Injectables - A Forum for Payers
Quality Solutions for Cost-Control, Benefit Design and Reimbursement January 26-27, 2011.

Specialty pharmaceutical programs are specifically designed for patients facing complex, chronic illnesses (i.e. cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis). In most cases, these diseases require multiple treatments, infusions, injections and prescriptions.  Plans need to have benefit programs in place to provide affordable benefits for members with these conditions as well as cost effective design strategies to manage these high cost products.  This conference brings together thought leaders from the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry to share best practices and learn how to provide quality care while also maintaining a sustainable bottom line.

HillCo's Samuels and DesRosiers will lead an opening day workshop called Healthcare Reform — The Evolution of Specialty Tiers and Impact on Chronic Conditions.  

The Workshop Objective:
The passing of healthcare reform creates an increasingly challenging environment for the payer community. With millions of individuals getting access to insurance, the pressure to control costs while providing quality care is at an all time high. In addition to an increase in the total coverage numbers, other issues such as specialty tiers and special needs plans were brought to the forefront. Health plans need to be able to integrate these changes as seamlessly as possible in order to avoid any negative impact. This session outlines some of the key elements of how healthcare reform will affect the specialty industry as well as how to navigate the changes.

Key Questions to Be Addressed:
How to integrate chronic condition management?
What is the best way to manage the specialty drug tiers?
What strategy is best for my organization?

For more information or to attend:
www.cbinet.com

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HillCo HEALTH is a strategic B2G full-service consulting firm that advises bio-pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare companies on federal and state coverage, coding, and payment matters.