AH042 - Pharmacy Benefits 101: The Network, with Kasi Ortiz

In this episode of the Astonishing Healthcare podcast, Capital Rx's Vice President of Provider Relations, Kasi Ortiz, joins Justin Venneri in the studio to discuss the network component of pharmacy benefits. They discuss how modern technology - JUDI® - allows for flexibility and customization of the network to meet plan sponsors' varying needs based on their unique member populations. The network - the retail, mail order, or specialty pharmacies that dispense prescriptions for patients - is a crucial piece of the benefit design puzzle, and plan sponsors have options. Kasi expertly breaks down this subject, covering everything from the basics to building a NADAC-based commercial network, adding pharmacies to the network, the importance of transparency and independence (i.e., not owning dispensing assets), and how clients weigh cost vs. quality. She also explains how our agreements and networks are like Legos® (for Never Move Again™)!Related ContentReplay - Build a Lasting Pharmacy Benefit Strategy with Never Move Again™Capital Rx Receives a US Utility Patent Covering its Enterprise Health Platform - JUDI®AH020 - Why NADAC is a "Ray of Sunshine," with AJ Loiacono and Antonio CiacciaLearn more about Never Move Again™ HERE.For more information about Capital Rx and this episode, please visit Capital Rx Insights.