Balancing Cost, Quality, and Access in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment

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Target Audience
This activity was developed for pharmacy directors, P&T Committee members, managed care pharmacists, oncology pharmacists, and other key stakeholders who wish to enhance their knowledge concerning the implementation of a value-based benefit design for cancer care.

Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity participants should be able to:
  • Identify the intersection of epidemiologic shifts in the American cancer patient population, new cancer drug costs, and new diagnostic modalities on achieving value in clinical treatment
  • Recognize the role of value (cost, quality, access) in the new value-based healthcare system and the incentives for payers and purchasers to meet each of these 3 aspects of value in cancer care
  • Understand how the NCCN clinical practice treatment guidelines are aiding all stakeholders in attaining valuebased cancer care amidst rising new product costs
  • Incorporate value-based care in the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia

Disclosure Statement
Before the activity, all faculty will disclose the existence of any financial interest and/or relationship(s) they might have with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products(s) to be discussed during their presentation(s): honoraria, expenses, grants, consulting roles, speakers’ bureau membership, stock ownership, or other special relationships. Presenters will inform participants of any off-label discussions.

The associates of Medical Learning Institute, Inc. have no financial relationships to disclose. The associates of Center of Excellence Media, LLC, have no financial relationships to disclose.

Faculty Disclosures
Michael Baxley, MD, MS, MPH has nothing to disclose.

Lisa Schulmeister, RN, MN, APRN-BC, OCN, FAAN is a consultant for TopoTarget.

Bonnie May, RPh, MBA has nothing to disclose.


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Disclaimer
The information provided in this CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition.



Faculty
Michael Baxley, MD, MS, MPH
Former Chief Medical Officer
CIGNA South Florida
President
AUK DOK, Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Lisa Schulmeister, RN, MN, APRN-BC, OCN, FAAN
Adjunct Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
Louisiana State University
Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA

Bonnie May, RPh, MBA
Clinical Pharmacist for Injectable Drugs
Fallon Community Health Plan
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Experiential Education
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Worcester, MA

Sponsor Statement
This activity is jointly sponsored by Medical Learning Institute, Inc., a nonprofit medical accreditation company, and Center of Excellence Media, LLC.





Commercial Support Acknowledgement
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals.



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