Jonathan Ogurchak Talks Specialty Pharmacy Takeaways at PBMI Annual National Conference

Digital technology, AI and other tools will allow for many specialty infusion therapies to be administered in ambulatory centers, allowing payers to customize programs.

Greg Baker, CEO of AffirmedRx, did not hold back in criticizing CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts and their group purchasing organizations today at the PBMI Annual National Conference.

The IQVIA vice president and frequent speaker at pharmacy and managed care meetings said he will retire in May 2025.

Technology is advancing to allow the prior authorization process to operate behind the scenes through electronic systems that are integrated with health plan information.

Changes to the methodology for how the Health Equity Index is assessed could see Medicare Advantage Star ratings — and payments to plans — drop.

Joseph Shields of TransparencyRx predicts there will be more lawsuits against self-funded employers alleging they’ve mismanaged prescription drug benefits through PBMs.