7 Reasons Why You Need to Attend MDRP in September

Government rules and regulations affect every department at a pharmaceutical company and within the past few years, interconnectedness between government programs, commercial contracting, finance and legal departments has become more evident, and more important. This year's looming rules and regulatory changes from CMS, HRSA, and OIG and the impact of the ACA could completely change the way you conduct government-related operations.

IIR's Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Summit has become THE authoritative MDRP event for everything government pricing, rebates and regulation, because it brings together all the pieces you need to succeed-regulatory updates, 550+ MDRP executives, and 20+ solution providers across three days.

Specifically here are 7 reasons reasons no MDRP Executives can miss out:

1. Get essential regulatory and ask questions of key federal and state government officials such as HRSA, OIG, CMS & more

2. Direct access to 13 State Rebating Representatives
o Realize millions in potential savings through face-to-face meetings with States by signing up for the exclusive Dispute Resolution Meetings and leave Chicago with money back for your company

3. Overcome challenges in the current legal landscape and ensure compliance with government program mandates affecting manufacturers in the new Legal & Compliance Track

4. Earn both Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and CPE credits for the first time

5. Understand the true impact of the ACA and Medicaid reform with 2 Industry Keynote speakers

6. Hear from Texas, Utah, Illinois and more in the State Spotlight session in the Price Calculation and Contracting Strategy Track

7. Sharpen Your GP Skills in Four Focused Pre-Conference Summits

Download the brochure for the complete summit and session details.

This is the largest government pricing and reimbursement event in the industry-and its the only event your peers buzz about. Click here to save your seat now or call 888-670-8200. Be sure to use Priority Code: XP1958BLOG to save $100.

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In the last few years, interconnectedness between government programs, commercial contracting and finance departments has become more evident, and more important. Transparency is integral to the company’s bottom line, and government pricing and contracting executives play a key role that financial executives are taking notice of.

IIR's 19th Annual Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Summit has continued to be THE event effectively bringing together experts across all of the three functions to benefit learning from each other; enabling them to work more efficiently and effectively.

This year, we have two tracks—Price Calculation and Contracting Strategy and Financial Implications to Government Pricing Programs that will provide expert insights into the overarching financial implications to what you do each day.

Track highlights include:

Price Calculation and Contracting Strategy:   
• The only track providing you a ‘state spotlight’ from Texas, Oklahoma, Utah & Illinois
• Hear firsthand from a working group including pharma manufacturers & state representatives as they shed light on best practices on resolving and avoiding disputes
• Health care reform impact on government pricing, commercial business & contracting strategies

Financial Implications to Government Pricing Programs:
• Panel discussion by pharma manufacturers from Eli Lilly, Daiichi Sankyo, AstraZeneca, and Vertex on the developments in the split between managed Medicaid and fee for service
• Operational strategies for Medicaid rebate invoices and reporting regulations
• 340 B compliance, monitoring & auditing

Download the updated brochure for full agenda and speaker details.

Don't miss out on the largest government pricing and reimbursement event in the industry! No other event provides you with access to this many government agencies who directly impact your business. Click here to save your seat now.

Don't forget! Blog readers receive an EXTRA $100 off the current rate – So register by August 8th to save up to $300! Click here to register now or call 888-670-8200. Be sure to use Priority Code: XP1958BLOG

I hope to see you and your team this September 15-17, 2014 in Chicago.

Personal Health Records pilot launching in Arizona and Utah

According to Exam Health, The Center for Medicare and Medicaid services will be launching a new pilot program in Arizona and Uta called "Medicare Choice Personal Health Records." This program, new to Medicare beneficiaries, will regularly update existing health records with Medicare claims. For more on the program, read here.

PHR Now Available to Arizona and Utah Seniors

PHR, Personal Health Records are now available to Arizona and Utah seniors under a pilot program through Medicare. This program would allow seniors to have an outside organization (one of four) to keep their health records electronically. This program will likely reduce confusion over care and will help hospitals better serve the individual.

Mike Leavitt, secretary of Health and Human Services, stated in a press release, "This pilot is a major step forward for Medicare. It will provide information and tools that will empower consumers to manage their health better. Importantly, the pilot provides beneficiaries with a choice of products to meet their individual needs."

The outside organizations chosen to start the program are

• Google Health
• HealthTrio
• NoMoreClipboard.com
• PassportMD

For more information please click here.