Behavioral Health Trends Affecting Payers

Name: Behavioral Health Trends Affecting Payers
Start: 2023-04-20T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-04-20T18:00:00-04:00

Webinar April 20 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm EDT

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Behavioral Health Trends Affecting Payers

The evolving mental healthcare landscape has a marked impact on payers. Psychiatrist Dr. Don Fowls, managed care expert and healthcare consultant, has worked with payers across the country. In this discussion, the speakers will review current behavioral health trends affecting payers.

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Don J Fowls, MD

Payer Section Advisor; President of Don Fowls & Associates in Scottsdale, AZ; Senior Advisor, Alera Health; Senior Advisor, The Menges Group; Past President and Legislative Chair, Arizona Psychiatric Society

Madeline Shurtleff, PharmD

Managed Market Liaison

Dr. Shurtleff is a clinical pharmacist with experience in managed care and retail pharmacy. She has extensive knowledge in Medicaid and Medicare pharmacy operations and regulatory requirements. Dr. Shurtleff received her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Business Minor, and Leadership Minor from the University of Rhode Island. She is a licensed pharmacist in Illinois and Arizona.

Don J Fowls, MD is paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC)
Madeline Shurtleff, PharmD is an employee of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC)

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