Prevalent Industry Trends*
*The EMD Serono Specialty Digest 13th Edition™ survey was conducted to provide objective data on the management of pharmacy and medical benefit specialty pharmaceuticals by health plans in 2016. The sample included commercial health plan personnel who are responsible for specialty drug-related services and responded to emailed invitations from Artemetrx Specialty Drug Solutions. The survey, which was fielded from November 15, 2016 to December 28, 2016, measured the use of common drug benefit management tools, emerging challenges and opportunities, and assessments of the success of various initiatives.
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We are working hard to be a leader in identifying current and future trends in the management of specialty pharmaceuticals. The EMD Serono Specialty Digest has been a premier reference for managed care decision makers since 2004.
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our advisors
Editorial Advisory Board
RICHARD J. BRUZEK, PharmD
Vice President,
Pharmacy Services HealthPartners,
Bloomington, MN
DAWN M. PARSONS, RPh, MBA
Assistant Director,
Benefits and Prescription Drug Manager,
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
SUZANNE TSCHIDA, PharmD, BCPS
Vice President,
Specialty Pharmacy Practice Liaison OptumRx,
Eden Prairie, MN
JOHN FOX, MD, MHA
Senior Medical Director,
Vice President of Medical Affairs Priority Health,
Grand Rapids, MI
SURYA C. SINGH, MD
Corporate Vice President,
Specialty Pharmacy CVS Health,
Lincoln, RI
WINNIE YANG, PharmD
Director, Pharmacy Product
Strategy and Analytics Blue Shield of California,
Woodland Hills, CA
Artemetrx Staff
SHARON G. FRAZEE, PhD, MPH
Digest Editor, Vice President of Research and Education
Artemetrx,
Plano, TX
MICHAEL LONERGAN, RPh
President
Artemetrx,
Plano, TX