AMCP’s Steve Kheloussi Updates MCP on Professional Affairs Efforts, Upcoming Events and More

Dear MCPs,

Welcome to this edition of the MCP Recap! Our Professional Affairs team has had a busy month, working hard to address the issues MCPs care about most. For those who may not be as familiar with what we do, our incredibly devoted team works hard to identify trends within the industry and helps develop and disseminate resources to address these topics in practice. 

The Professional Affairs team has been working on some critical resources for the MCP community: 

• The Patient Voice Initiative, started in 2023 by AMCP, aims to involve patients more in healthcare decisions. It created the Patient Voice Advisory Group and held the AMCP Partnership Forum to discuss patient input and payer decision-making. They also developed the Engagement Framework to guide these efforts. This initiative fosters collaboration between payers and patient organizations, enhancing the quality of care, patient outcomes, and overall value.
• The AMCP Health Disparities Advisory Group was also convened with key healthcare stakeholders to conduct a comprehensive landscape assessment to better comprehend the vital role of managed care pharmacy in recognizing and tackling healthcare disparities. Our Health Disparities Landscape Assessment
• Version 5.0 of AMCP’s Format for Formulary Submission was released this year and empowers manufacturers in effectively conveying valuable clinical and economic evidence to key decision-makers. This initiative continues to support informed formulary, coverage, policy, and reimbursement decisions for both new and existing products. 

Finally, on a personal note, I’ve only been with AMCP a part of the Professional Affairs team for a short time but have already come to appreciate the importance of input from our members. Your voices fuel the conversations we have daily and contribute to the development of the resources we publish. We want to ensure MCPs have the tools they need to ensure patients get the medications they need at a cost they can afford and that starts with hearing from you as to how AMCP can help. Make sure you join the We Are MCPs movement today so we can continue this vital mission.

Steve Kheloussi, PharmD, MBA, FAMCP 

Director, Professional Affairs

 ICYMI: Member Resources

• Engagement Framework for Payers and Patient Organizations
• IRA Resource Center
• Call for 2025 AMCP Board Candidates
• 2024 Legislative Days Booklet

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