Pharmacologic Advancements in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Recommendations for Managed Care
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Pharmacologic Advancements in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Recommendations for Managed Care

Live Webcast Date

 December 10, 2019 | 11:30am to 1:00pm ET


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LEARN HOW TO:
  • Characterize clinical and economic burden of diagnosed and undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
  • Outline available treatment modalities for OSA
  • Evaluate data on current and emerging pharmacotherapies
EXPERT FACULTY
Jeffrey D. Dunn, PharmD, MBA
Vice President
Clinical Strategy and Programs and Industry Relations
MagellanRx Management
Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH
CEO
Enlightenment Bioconsult, LLC
Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD
Director, Center for Circadian and Sleep Medicine
Professor of Neurology
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
  • Managed care pharmacy directors, clinical pharmacists, quality directors, medical directors
  • Pharmacy directors, specialty pharmacists, quality directors, care managers, registered nurses, and other managed care and payer organization professionals
PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Despite a sizeable associated disease burden, there is minimal knowledge among managed care professionals regarding the economic impact of OSA and potential cost offsets garnered through successful management. The complexity and high cost of OSA diagnosis (i.e., sleep studies and associated interventions) results in the majority of cases remaining undiagnosed, and low adherence to CPAP contributes to a lack of payer confidence in available treatment interventions. Even among those members who use CPAP optimally, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) often remains as a detrimental and life-altering effect. This educational activity is designed to address these pertinent needs and improve knowledge and competence among managed care professionals regarding OSA disease burden, the importance of timely and accurate diagnosis, and pharmacologic management of sequelae secondary to OSA.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After completing the activity, participants should be better able to:
  • Characterize the clinical and economic burden of both diagnosed and undiagnosed OSA as it pertains to comorbid conditions and EDS
  • Describe potential cost offsets garnered through appropriate therapeutic interventions for OSA
  • Apply available criteria, risk factors, and clinical indicators for the timely and accurate diagnosis of OSA
  • Cite available OSA screening methodology for dissemination and standardized use among network providers
  • Characterize the available treatment modalities for OSA in terms of outcomes and patient adherence
  • Evaluate the efficacy and safety data associated with available and emerging pharmacotherapies for the management of EDS in patients with OSA as they pertain to benefit design and coverage considerations
AGENDA
Opening Comments/Overview
Jeffrey D. Dunn, PharmD, MBA
Integrating Novel Therapies and Recent Evidence for OSA into Plan Algorithms and Management Strategies
Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD
Addressing Barriers for Appropriate OSA Therapy and Interventions for Optimal Member Access to Care
Jeffrey Dunn, PharmD, MBA
Multidisciplinary Collaborations for Successful Care with OSA Patients
Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH
Faculty Idea Exchange
Audience Question and Answer Session

Key Takeaways and Closing Comments
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In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Impact Education, LLC. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Continuing Pharmacy Education
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number - JA4008162-9999-19-912-L01-P
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