HIT Policy Pulse
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About HIT Policy Pulse

In the dynamic landscape of Healthcare Information Technology (HIT), staying informed about policy changes and their strategic implications is paramount. Point-of-Care Partners (POCP's) HIT Policy Pulse webinar series brings together an array of thought leaders, experts, and innovators from the Health IT domain. This series serves as an indispensable learning platform for key stakeholders across the healthcare spectrum, including

  • Payers,
  • Health IT vendors
  • Life sciences/pharmaceutical manufacturers, and
  • Health systems/providers.

Webinar Schedule

May 29, 2024 

12:00 PM ET
1:00 PM ET

Unleashing the Power of Pharmacy Interoperability & Pharmacist Advanced Practice

Join us for an invigorating journey into the transformative world of pharmacy care & interoperability, led by our eminent panel featuring experts who, for years, have shaped the industry's future through their work via industry engagement, writing and passing key legislation, standards work at both NCPDP & HL7 and the NCPDP Board of Trustees, and most recently through a leadership role with the HITAC task force on pharmacy interoperability and emerging therapeutics:

Policy Insight: Delve into how federal and state regulations are reshaping pharmacists' care delivery roles as well as the technical infrastructure to support the growth of pharmacists as part of the care team
Advanced Clinical Services: Discover the expanding capabilities of pharmacists in delivering advanced care and promoting equitable health care.
Data Exchange & Collaboration: Highlights of the growing need for seamless data sharing between pharmacy and other care settings.
Strategic Innovation: How can the industry effectively utilize pharmacists in providing care, and what technological innovations are necessary to support this?
Actionable Opportunities: Engage with compelling use cases that emphasize the strategic necessity of pharmacy interoperability.

Who Should Attend:
• Pharmacy Executives: Leaders seeking to navigate the policy landscape and enhance care delivery.
• Health Tech Vendors: Innovators looking to bridge the interoperability gaps with next-gen solutions.
• Payers: Decision-makers aiming to align reimbursement models with clinical pharmacy services.
• Provider Organizations: Entities striving to integrate comprehensive pharmacy services into patient care.

Secure your spot in our webinar to engage with thought leaders and peers into the future of integrated pharmacy practice and patient-centric care.

March 6, 2024

12:00 PM ET
1:00 PM ET

Interoperability in Action: Enhancing Prior Authorization & Optimizing Efficiency with the CMS Final Rule

Don’t miss our enlightening webinar where we’ll delve into the details of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) latest final rule. This session will cover the advancements in interoperability and the improvements to prior authorization processes, all made possible by cutting-edge API technology. Join us to learn more!

Key Topics:

  1. Understanding CMS Final Rule: Get insights into the critical components of the CMS final rule and its implications on various stakeholders like payers, providers and health IT vendors.
  2. Impact on Different Payers: While Medicare Advantage Organizations, State Medicaid, CHIP, FFEs, and Medicaid Managed Care Plans are directly affected, we'll explore considerations for voluntary adoption by commercial payers.
  3. Strategic Insights for Payers: Gain valuable insights into specific elements of the final rule, like API adoption, that can be harnessed by payers to enhance competitiveness, streamline operations, and improve data fluidity.
  4. Cover Registrant-submitted Questions: Submit your questions when you register, and we will use your questions to drive the panel discussion.

Get in touch

Do you have topics you'd like us to cover in future webinars? Or would you like to set up time to chat with our SMEs? Let us know!