DrugValue Symposium: Saturday May 5, 2018
In conjunction with GRADEconf, a clinical guideline development workshop using the GRADE approach, this symposium will discuss how to implement an evidence-based decision-making process into formulary selections. This symposium is supported by the Evidence Foundation, the U.S. GRADE Network, and the Department of Pharmacy, VA Medical Center, Cleveland.
- When: Saturday, May 5, 2018, 8 am to 12 pm
- Where: The Westin Cleveland Downtown
- Registration fee: early bird: $75 (ends March 10, 2018), regular: $100
- Registration is processed through the Evidence Foundation
Whoshould attend?
- Pharmacists involved in formulary decisions
- Clinicians interested in guideline development
- Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) committee members
- Nurses interested in Drug Benefit Management
- Policy Makers, Payors, and Health Scientists interested in coverage decisions
- Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM)
- Trainees interested in high-cost drug evaluations
Whatare the conference objectives?
- Explain the rationale for applying a rigorous methodology, such as GRADE, to the formulary decision-making process for high cost drugs
- Identify key stakeholders in your organization to participate in drug coverage decisions regarding medications with high cost impact on your operations
- Formulate a plan to integrate evidence-based methodologies (e.g., evidence rating systems; evidence to decision frameworks, etc.) into your organization's formulary decision process
Howto get additional training?
- Those with interest in additional, hands-on training in GRADE methodologies may consider signing up for the preceeding GRADE Guidelines Workshop:
- May 2 - 4, 2018 at the Westin Conference Hotel
- Book early as workshop seats are limited.
- A limited number of discounted hotel rooms are available for those attending the GRADE Guideline workshop, including additional nights to attend the DrugValue symposium
Pre-symposium survey
We would love to hear from you! How do you manage high cost drugs?
Symposium Program
05MAY 2018
7:30am - 8:00amFoyer
Registration
Please pick up your badge at the registration table in front of room "Calypso"
8:00am - 8:30amCalypso
Welcome and Symposium overview
We will provide an overview and set objectives for the conference
Yngve Falck-Ytter
8:30am - 8:50amRoom Calypso
Making sensible recommendations for costly drugs
Challenges of implementing evidence-based approaches to formulary decision-making
Yngve Falck-Ytter
8:50am - 9:10amRoom Calypso
Managing high-cost drugs: The Cleveland Clinic experience
Mandy Leonard
9:10am - 9:30amRoom Calypso
Managing high-cost drugs: The University Hospitals experience
Indrani Kar
9:30am - 9:50amRoom Calypso
Coffee/Networking break
A light refreshment will be served
9:50am - 10:10amRoom Calypso
Managing high-cost drugs: The The MetroHealth experience
Christina Wadsworth and Jan Kover
10:10am - 10:30amRoom Calypso
Managing high-cost drugs: The Cleveland VA experience
Candice Wenzell
10:30am - 11:15amRoom Calypso
Work through sample GRADE Evidence Profiles and Evidence-to-Decision (EtD) tables
Candice Wenzell and Yngve Falck-Ytter
11:15am - 11:50amRoom Calypso
Round table discussion
11:50am - 12:00pmRoom Calypso
