The concept of transparency is central to any discussion about pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contracts. But what exactly does it mean? Over the years, HealthTrust SMEs have had this conversation many times. And while the circumstances vary, understanding the various nuance`s of transparency is absolutely critical to anyone responsiblefor a PBM plan. Critical, but not […]
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Specialty Drugs vs. Non-Specialty Drugs
How do PBMs take advantage of the difference between specialty & non-specialty drugs? Between 1990 and the 2000s, the number of specialty drugs has grown from 30 to over 500. How do PBMs take advantage of the differences between specialty and non-specialty drugs when it comes to pricing? Specialty and non-specialty drugs differ significantly […]
Understanding & navigating the PBM market
Pharmacy benefits management can feel like a daunting, unending, winding road of uncertainty. And there are often large discrepancies between the purported outcomes from a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), and the true value provided. PBMs are third-party administrators of prescription drug programs, who are primarily responsible for processing and paying prescription drug claims. But the […]
The Business of Pharmacy Podcast | Navigating PBMs
In this episode of HealthTrust’s Candid Conversations, AdvantageTrust’s VP of Sales, Tonia Kraus, discusses ASC trends with Beverly Kirchner, Chief Compliance Officer at Surgery Direct.
Optimize Your Patient Blood Management Program
Hear HealthTrust’s Kara Fortune and Becky O’Neal discuss Patient Blood Management and learn tips for implementing a successful Patient Blood Management program
Understanding a Changing Surgery Center Landscape
In this episode of HealthTrust’s Candid Conversations, AdvantageTrust’s VP of Sales, Tonia Kraus, discusses ASC trends with Beverly Kirchner, Chief Compliance Officer at Surgery Direct.
Strategies for Surgery Center Compliance, Competition, and Change
In this episode of HealthTrust’s Candid Conversations, AdvantageTrust’s VP of Sales, Tonia Kraus, discusses the importance of ASC compliance and the value of collaboration with Beverly Kirchner, Chief Compliance Officer at Surgery Direct.
