NCPDP (National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, Inc.)

🎓 Year over year #NCPDP25 attendees cite education as a top reason to attend Annual Conference! Explore sessions from the AI, Interoperability, and Connect tracks for a deep dive on the most important topic areas in health IT today. Returning this year as an educational speaker is Miranda Rochol with a session on the Interoperability track ⬇️ For years, patients have been bystanders in the electronic prescription workflow, clueless about the high cost of their medications until they reach the pharmacy counter. The lack of transparency in pricing and money-saving options results in millions of prescriptions being abandoned and returned to stock, which hurts pharmacy efficiency and profitability, as well as patients’ health. This presentation will explain how digital prescription solutions that merge patients into the Rx workflow enable connected care and overcome interoperability roadblocks to help achieve TEFCA objectives, improve pharmacy efficiency, reduce out-of-pocket medication costs, and enhance patient outcomes. Explore the other track sessions offered at Annual Conference 👉 https://lnkd.in/gfH2Dc6q Or, register today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCugtcD

💭 📢 The Innovation Theaters are officially sold out, so start planning your schedule! The lineup is packed with cutting-edge content, giving you a front row seat to preview all the new and innovative products and solutions being used to push the healthcare industry into the future. On the first day full day of Conference look forward to this exciting lineup in Theater One: 🎤 Anu Pathria with PharmacyFocus, "Delivering Pricing Transparency through AI: Cost-based Pricing" Synopsis: Predictive Acquisition Cost (PAC) has established itself as the industry’s most reliable indicator of drug acquisition cost. This session will review recent advances in PAC and summarize the extensive set of use-cases it addresses as well as delve into practical considerations for implementing a cost-based pricing program, a concept that has gained considerable momentum over the last few years. 🎤 Bridget Wahlstrom with Surescripts, "Empowering Patients at the Point of Prescribing" Synopsis: The healthcare ecosystem is undergoing significant transformation. Surescripts aims to empower patients to have more control of their prescribing decisions. This strategic initiative aligns with the evolving healthcare landscape, where patient-centric care is becoming increasing important. 💡 Plus, be sure to stay for sessions from Pharmesol and Horizon Government Affairs and keep a eye out for more posts exploring Theater 2 and our Day 2 lineup! If you have yet to register for #NCPDP25 there is still time! You won’t want to miss any of these interactive presentations or any of the other events in store in May.. Register today! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gCugtcD

🎓 Explore sessions from the AI, Interoperability, and Connect tracks at #NCPDP25 for a deep dive on the most important topic areas in health IT today. Check out this session on the AI track from Kristen Engelen ⬇️ This presentation explores the use of large language models (LLMs), specifically ChatGPT-4, to standardize prescription medication directions. By converting free-text directions into NCPDP standards, accuracy, completeness, and patient understanding of medication instructions can be improved. This approach enhances communication among providers, health systems, and payers, facilitating better patient care. The session will review methods used in developing and refining the model, achieving 99% accuracy in standardizing prescription directions, and its implications for health information exchange. Explore the other track sessions offered at Annual Conference 👉 https://lnkd.in/gfH2Dc6q Or, register today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCugtcD

📢 We’re excited to share that NCPDP’s 2024 Annual Report is now available, showcasing the dedication and hard work of our members and staff in advancing healthcare standards and innovation! Aligned with our 2024 Annual Conference theme, "Innovation Starts Here", the report features an engaging and visually compelling format that highlights the incredible progress we’ve made together. 💡📈 Take a moment to explore the report and celebrate the milestones that are shaping the future of healthcare.   Read the full report here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gfWMgzWt? 

🎓 Catch this dynamic live panel moderated by Melissa Meyerowitz, Engagys LLC, with Melinda Nelhuebel, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and Mara Mitchel, Oscar Health, on 4/16 to explore how health plan payer leaders improved pharmacy communications governance, achieving a 40% boost in consumer engagement. Join this complimentary webinar to gain real-world insights and actionable steps to streamline pharmacy consumer communications through data analytics, enhancing consumer interactions and driving improved health outcomes. Register for free! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gAkfJGE

Shout out to some of the newest members of NCPDP on this #MembershipMonday: Al Branca, Andy Crawford, Sequoia Gerken, CPhT, Rajeev Kumar, BTech, MBA, Jo Ah Lee, PharmD, BCSCP, MBA, Miranda Reich, POPM, Danna Rowden, MBA, Manan Shah, Sean Taylor, and Jennifer Tinnermeier! We are thrilled to support your career journey in the pharmacy and health IT space! Learn more about NCPDP membership and how it can benefit you and your organization! https://lnkd.in/g7-ERvP

🎓 Year over year #NCPDP25 attendees cite education as a top reason to attend Annual Conference! Explore sessions from the AI, Interoperability, and Connect tracks for a deep dive on the most important topic areas in health IT today. Returning this year as an educational speaker is Greg Miller with a session on the Connect track ⬇️ The passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ushered in many already and soon to be implemented operational and benefit changes in the Medicare Part D program. Several key financial and operational changes for both plans and their members required seamless implementation strategies and, more importantly, comprehensive oversight and monitoring to ensure that the IRA changes do not hinder a member’s access to the IRA promulgated changes to the Part D benefit. This presentation will focus on identifying the challenges and successes of plans and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) as they work to maintain compliance with the implemented and upcoming regulations. Explore the other track sessions offered at Annual Conference 👉 https://lnkd.in/gfH2Dc6q Or, register today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCugtcD

📆 Mark your calendars for this upcoming panel webinar on April 8! After it's first 90 days, the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P) Program has proven to be full of promise and challenges. Find out how organizations are operationalizing the program to streamline payment plan workflows for better business and patient outcomes. Join NCPDP Board Chair Christian Tadrus, Jeff Pohler RPh, GetMyMeds by Paytient, Daniel Chambers, Express Scripts by Evernorth and moderator Kelee Petzelt, Synerio, as they discuss opportunities for innovation in data and quality metrics, how to streamline patient education and prepare for real-time POS opt-ins in 2026, and more! Register today! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gAkfJGE

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce that GoodRx has joined NCPDP’s Elite Partner Program! Their commitment to advancing healthcare standards and improving prescription access will help drive innovation and make a real impact on patients nationwide. With only five organizations in this exclusive program, GoodRx joins a powerful network dedicated to enhancing interoperability, streamlining pharmacy workflows, and shaping the future of medication safety and accessibility. This partnership is another step forward in our mission to improve healthcare for all. Join us in welcoming GoodRx to the NCPDP family! 📢Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpWC-MW4 #HealthcareInnovation #Interoperability #Pharmacy #ConnectedCare

Happy #MembershipMonday! NCPDP membership is a great way to boost your career and business goals in the #pharmacy and #healthIT space. Welcome to some of our most recent new members: Stanton Garcia, Emily Hackner, Grace Kimball, CPhT, Stefanie Paulus, Charlie Pierce, John Prendergast, Angie San Mateo, Marci Strauss, Pharm.D., Stacy Stutzka, and Susan Veladi, MBA! Let us know how we can best support your career development goals! Learn more about NCPDP membership and how it can benefit you and your organization! https://lnkd.in/g7-ERvP