One of the major infections that plague our world today, hepatitis C, has been causing liver disease in humans since early history. Over time, human ingenuity has allowed us to develop more effective treatments, but a...One of the major infections that plague our world today, hepatitis C, has been causing liver disease in humans since early history. Over time, human ingenuity has allowed us to develop more effective treatments, but at traditionally massive monetary costs. In order to combat such costs, PerformRx came up with three ways to drive costs downward but also increase different outcomes for the Pennsylvania Medicaid population it serves. By restricting access to drugs via prior authorizations, tracking members within a DTM （drug therapy management） program, and giving members touchscreen tablet devices, there was an observed cost savings and a better ability to service members. Even though there was little impact on overall member outcomes, these initial interventions were the right steps to be innovative and create a beneficial scenario for both members and clients.展开更多
文摘One of the major infections that plague our world today, hepatitis C, has been causing liver disease in humans since early history. Over time, human ingenuity has allowed us to develop more effective treatments, but at traditionally massive monetary costs. In order to combat such costs, PerformRx came up with three ways to drive costs downward but also increase different outcomes for the Pennsylvania Medicaid population it serves. By restricting access to drugs via prior authorizations, tracking members within a DTM （drug therapy management） program, and giving members touchscreen tablet devices, there was an observed cost savings and a better ability to service members. Even though there was little impact on overall member outcomes, these initial interventions were the right steps to be innovative and create a beneficial scenario for both members and clients.
