Ancillary Care Management Expert Explores the Future of High-Touch Specialty Pharmacy
Posted on: Thursday, 19 October 2006, 12:00 CDT
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancillary Care Management, Inc. (ACM) Vice President of Clinical Development Dell Mather, PharmD, presented this week at the Pinsonault Associates-sponsored 3rd Annual Specialty Pharmacy Symposium in Dallas, Texas. In a presentation entitled "Growth of High-Touch Specialty Drugs: Understanding the Emerging Ancillary Benefits Management Segment," Mather surveyed the ancillary health services environment to examine both the present and the future of this growing segment of the health care arena.
Offering an insightful analysis of the current biopharmaceutical pipeline, Mather explored the dramatic implications for plans, manufacturers, and providers alike of the skyrocketing utilization and expenditures for High- Touch Specialty Pharmacy-an area that incorporates not only the rising costs of specialty drugs but also the affiliated healthcare services and products required to treat a variety of complex, chronic conditions.
"With over 100 unique biopharmaceuticals in late stage development in the U.S., over 70% are expected to require administration by a healthcare professional; more than 95% will be administered either through injection or infusion. The impact of this growing trend will continue to have a profound affect on our industry-our businesses, our employees, and our patients. It is our challenge to work together to be prepared," Mather said.
Mather also analyzed costs of in-patient care vs. home care for certain conditions, examined the differences between pharmacy and typical medical environments, and detailed the unique dynamics of the medical benefit. Looking forward, he outlined the opportunities and challenges facing all players in the ancillary environment, offering strategies for proactively managing this complicated and growing area through precision pricing, automation, and comprehensive product steerage and data reporting.
About ACM
Ancillary Care Management empowers clients to improve the management of healthcare services through technology-enabled solutions that enhance the quality, speed, and cost effectiveness of patient care. With over 35 million lives under contract, ACM manages specialty and infusion pharmaceuticals, home nursing, home medical equipment, and other home care services. ACM is URAC- accredited for health utilization management and offers solutions that link participants in the complex ancillary benefits environment through a suite of Web-based tools, accessible through http://www.acmcentral.com/ .
Ancillary Care Management
CONTACT: Wendy Capetz of Ancillary Care Management, +1-952-826-2552
Web site: http://www.acmcentral.com/
Source: PRNewswire
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