1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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Specialty Drugs in the Federal Market: What's the Difference?
Similar to other health plans, specialty drug spend in the Department of Defense and Veterans Administration has continued to consume an ever-increasing portion of their respective drug budgets. However, procurement mechanisms and dispensing pathways can differ significantly from other health plans. This presentation will examine how specialty drugs are handled in the federal sector to meet patient needs, yet allow the plans to remain efficient stewards of taxpayer money.
Speakers
Colonel David Bobb
Dean Erhardt